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AE66 ZZX

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,439 mi
Last recorded137,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 ZZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 137,439 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 117,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 117,349 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 98,878 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,762 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 78,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,243 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 51,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 43,869 miles

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

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

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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AE66 ZZX is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE66 ZZX, 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

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What year was AE66 ZZX registered?

AE66 ZZX is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is AE66 ZZX safe to buy?

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