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A19 COL

2017 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,071 mi
Last recorded72,071 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 COL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 72,071 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 45,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 32,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 20,630 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 9,157 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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A19 COL is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A19 COL, 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 A19 COL registered?

A19 COL is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 2017.

Is A19 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 COL shows 6 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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