2014 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · SV64 AKJ
2014 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 102,587 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV64 AKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 102,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV64 AKJ 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 (SV64 AKJ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SV64 AKJ Mileage History
- 18/10/202276,525 mi
- 19/10/202276,525 mi
- 15/09/202383,809 mi+7,284 mi
- 06/09/202493,101 mi+9,292 mi
- 01/09/2025102,587 mi+9,486 mi
Average of roughly 9,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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