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AE17 FFC

2017 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,582 mi
Last recorded86,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 FFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 86,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,231 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,253 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,233 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 55,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,149 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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AE17 FFC is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AE17 FFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE17 FFC?

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What year was AE17 FFC registered?

AE17 FFC is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AE17 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 FFC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE17 FFC have outstanding finance?

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