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X174 DDA

2021 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,782 mi
Last recorded114,782 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2021 Subaru Forester68,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 DDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,782 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 103,563 miles

rear sub frame corroded near to limit on offside and sub frame bushes in poor condition.

Fail 1 Jun 2023 103,563 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps have l.e.d bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame corroded near to limit on offside and sub frame bushes in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 94,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,431 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 92,431 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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X174 DDA is a 2021 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,990cc 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 X174 DDA, 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 X174 DDA registered?

X174 DDA is a 2021 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2021.

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