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SW05 XUU

2021 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,887 mi
Last recorded90,887 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2021 Subaru Forester68,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 XUU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 90,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 144,173 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 144,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector surface (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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SW05 XUU is a 2021 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW05 XUU, 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 SW05 XUU registered?

SW05 XUU is a 2021 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is SW05 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 XUU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW05 XUU have outstanding finance?

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