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MH54 LJJ

2021 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,632 mi
Last recorded147,632 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Subaru Forester68,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 LJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 147,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 142,038 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 129,311 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 129,260 miles

Emissions not tested Affected by exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Connection between rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 122,920 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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MH54 LJJ is a 2021 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH54 LJJ, 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 MH54 LJJ registered?

MH54 LJJ is a 2021 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2021.

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