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LK55 XAH

2021 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,117 mi
Last recorded53,117 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Subaru Forester68,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 XAH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 53,117 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 52,020 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 50,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 45,941 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 45,926 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 38,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,738 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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LK55 XAH is a 2021 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2021 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 68,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK55 XAH, 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 5 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LK55 XAH registered?

LK55 XAH is a 2021 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is LK55 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 XAH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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