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SP64 UBX

2014 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,322 mi
Last recorded131,322 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP64 UBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 131,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 130,695 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 129,286 miles

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

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 129,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 118,127 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 118,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 91,178 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 91,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 76,717 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended unable to connect tester as socket is totally gummed up (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,766 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front day running light inop

Fail 3 Sep 2019 63,762 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front day running light inop

Fail 26 Aug 2019 63,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged and loose

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush binding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulder areas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulder areas (4.1.E.1)

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 UBX is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

SP64 UBX is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2014.

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