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SY14 LWX

2014 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,077 mi
Last recorded137,077 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 LWX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 137,077 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,089 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,933 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2023 111,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2022 95,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2021 77,674 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 77,674 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LWX is a 2014 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 60,694 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SY14 LWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY14 LWX registered?

SY14 LWX is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is SY14 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY14 LWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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