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AK52 LAB

2017 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,919 mi
Last recorded42,919 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 LAB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 42,919 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 38,229 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,541 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 29,640 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 17,885 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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AK52 LAB 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 AK52 LAB, 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 AK52 LAB registered?

AK52 LAB is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 December 2017.

Is AK52 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 LAB 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.

Does AK52 LAB have outstanding finance?

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