2014 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · SM14 AAN
2014 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 143,614 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM14 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2026
- 143,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM14 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Subaru Forester (SM14 AAN) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM14 AAN Mileage History
- 03/10/2024118,556 mi
- 10/10/2024118,564 mi+8 mi
- 30/09/2025129,585 mi+11,021 mi
- 27/10/2025129,586 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/2026143,614 mi+14,028 mi
Average of roughly 12,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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