2021 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · LK55 XAH
2021 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 53,117 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK55 XAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 53,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK55 XAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Subaru Forester (LK55 XAH) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LK55 XAH Mileage History
- 26/01/202345,926 mi
- 26/01/202345,941 mi+15 mi
- 05/02/202450,171 mi+4,230 mi
- 11/03/202552,020 mi+1,849 mi
- 17/02/202653,117 mi+1,097 mi
Average of roughly 2,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk5 (SK)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SUBARU FORESTER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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