2014 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · AE64 LBZ
2014 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 91,758 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE64 LBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 91,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE64 LBZ 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 (AE64 LBZ) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AE64 LBZ Mileage History
- 24/10/202379,364 mi
- 11/10/202485,773 mi+6,409 mi
- 16/10/202485,808 mi+35 mi
- 23/10/202591,746 mi+5,938 mi
- 04/11/202591,758 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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