CarVerify

Free Car Check

TA03 AEA

2014 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,812 mi
Last recorded83,812 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA03 AEA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 11 Jul 2025 83,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,277 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 80,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,661 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 76,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,651 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 57,173 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,621 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower fog lamp/day running lamp lens cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre screw in tread area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged n/s but no sharp edges protruding.

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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TA03 AEA is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TA03 AEA, 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

How do I check the history of TA03 AEA?

You can check the full history of TA03 AEA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TA03 AEA registered?

TA03 AEA is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is TA03 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA03 AEA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TA03 AEA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TA03 AEA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.