2014 Subaru Forester · 3,910 MOT tests
2014 Subaru Forester reliability
2014 Subaru Foresters fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Forester years (3,910 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- 25.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 73,773
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,910
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 15.2% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Subaru Forester
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.2%
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Brakes5.2%
- Tyres4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Steering0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.93%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.81%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.48%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.99%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.51%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.3%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.84%)
Other years
Every Subaru Forester year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Subaru Forester reliable?
2014 Subaru Foresters fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Forester years (3,910 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Subaru Forester MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.93% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.81% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Subaru Forester have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Subaru Forester shows 73,773 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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