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VU14 AFK

2014 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,407 mi
Last recorded102,407 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 AFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,407 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer tread. 225/55/r18-98v

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Unable to see front brake pads.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Fail 13 Mar 2025 102,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/r18-98v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on outer tread. 225/55/r18-98v

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/r18-98v (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see front brake pads.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,171 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 94,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,511 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 79,511 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 60,806 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,560 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 28,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,987 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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VU14 AFK is a 2014 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU14 AFK, 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 VU14 AFK registered?

VU14 AFK is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is VU14 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU14 AFK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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