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SY14 LWT

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,579 mi
Last recorded160,579 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 LWT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 160,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 155,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2024 155,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning turns to the right without turning steering wheel. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front bonnet stay damper not working

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted, unable to see sill condition

tyre pressure check light is on

Pass 18 Apr 2023 144,907 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 144,907 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 135,822 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 125,612 miles

Rear rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2020 121,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,588 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,449 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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SY14 LWT is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY14 LWT, 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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SY14 LWT is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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