2021 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · AE70 EHL
2021 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 2021. Recorded mileage 37,823 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE70 EHL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 37,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AE70 EHL MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Subaru Forester (AE70 EHL) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
AE70 EHL Mileage History
- 01/08/202430,822 mi
- 01/08/202430,822 mi
- 23/07/202533,624 mi+2,802 mi
- 13/07/202637,823 mi+4,199 mi
Average of roughly 3,597 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk5 (SK)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2021 model year cars.
- Thermo Control Valve FailureModerate
SK Foresters can trigger multiple dashboard warning lights and poor cabin heater output when the thermo control valve sticks or fails internally. Warning-lamp and electrical faults are a commonly recorded MOT area on this model.
- Lineartronic CVT Hesitation or JudderModerate
Later CVTs are generally better, but neglected fluid changes can still lead to shuddering, hesitation and expensive transmission diagnostics.
- Starlink Infotainment Screen FaultsModerate
The Starlink touchscreen fitted from around 2013 onwards can freeze, go blank or fail to reboot, with owners quoting roughly £1,500 for a dealer replacement unit. It is an annoyance rather than a safety fault, but electrical and dashboard-message faults are a common MOT area on the Forester.
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