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SP14 VJA

2014 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,061 mi
Last recorded61,061 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 VJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,061 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 61,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 55,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,420 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,507 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,051 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,401 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 VJA is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJA, 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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What year was SP14 VJA registered?

SP14 VJA is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 April 2014.

Is SP14 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP14 VJA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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