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AF17 HXO

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,832 mi
Last recorded29,832 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 HXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,832 miles

Front fog-lamps not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, it appears the system requires adjustment / repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 3 - 5,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 29,832 miles

Front fog-lamps not working

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, it appears the system requires adjustment / repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 3 - 5,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 21,962 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 1 - 3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 14,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 10,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 10,324 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 9,895 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 8,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 7,054 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 HXO is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXO, 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 AF17 HXO registered?

AF17 HXO is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is AF17 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 HXO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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