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A17 FRA

2017 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,844 mi
Last recorded69,844 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FRA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rust to coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion on suspension and rear drive shafts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General light surface rust on under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 54,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 46,334 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 37,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 29,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 21,199 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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A17 FRA is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 FRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 FRA registered?

A17 FRA is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is A17 FRA safe to buy?

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