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SY14 LXB

2014 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,372 mi
Last recorded95,372 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,591 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,482 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 77,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 69,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,556 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 LXB is a 2014 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

SY14 LXB is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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