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SN14 PNY

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN14 PNY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 127,917 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 127,917 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 115,975 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 115,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,588 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2022 103,588 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light cluster damaged not effecting lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,781 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light cluster damaged not effecting lights

T.P.M.S light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 83,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,637 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,167 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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SN14 PNY is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 60,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN14 PNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 12 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SN14 PNY is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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