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SY14 ZUD

2014 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,862 mi
Last recorded35,862 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 ZUD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,934 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 34,928 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 33,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear joint x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,280 miles

front exhaust flange thin

Fail 19 Apr 2023 32,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flange thin

Pass 14 Apr 2022 30,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 29,264 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 28,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 18,510 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 ZUD is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

SY14 ZUD is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is SY14 ZUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY14 ZUD 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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