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AF17 HXN

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,103 mi
Last recorded67,103 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 HXN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 67,103 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 67,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 62,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 56,623 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 37,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,196 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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AF17 HXN is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF17 HXN, 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 AF17 HXN?

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What year was AF17 HXN registered?

AF17 HXN is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is AF17 HXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 HXN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF17 HXN have outstanding finance?

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