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SY14 LWW

2014 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 LWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,133 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 81,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 69,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 58,903 miles

Exhaust system insecure BRACKET SNAPPED AT BACK OF GEAR BOX MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,390 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,993 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,797 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 LWW is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWW, 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 SY14 LWW registered?

SY14 LWW is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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