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SP64 UBU

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,329 mi
Last recorded124,329 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP64 UBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 124,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 124,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,836 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 111,536 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 101,392 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 101,392 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 89,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,816 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear “D” bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,295 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount bearing sticky

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,615 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 60,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 41,013 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 41,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 20,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,307 miles

Front wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 1 Sep 2017 20,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper blades slightly torn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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SP64 UBU is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP64 UBU, 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 SP64 UBU registered?

SP64 UBU is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2014.

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