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SF51 SUB

2021 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,529 mi
Last recorded63,529 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Subaru Forester68,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,130 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,487 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,581 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 56,580 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 53,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,593 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 81,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SF51 SUB is a 2021 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SF51 SUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF51 SUB registered?

SF51 SUB is a 2021 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2021.

Is SF51 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 SUB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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