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SP14 VHK

2014 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,153 mi
Last recorded110,153 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 VHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 110,153 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 94,250 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 94,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded ADVISE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 79,845 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded ADVISE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 69,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,796 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 55,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,158 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,602 miles

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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SP14 VHK is a 2014 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP14 VHK, 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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SP14 VHK is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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