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8 XAD

2017 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 XAD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 73,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 66,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,986 miles

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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8 XAD is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 43,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 8 XAD, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8 XAD registered?

8 XAD is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is 8 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 XAD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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