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AU17 OHC

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,061 mi
Last recorded106,061 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 OHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 75,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 83,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,596 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 70,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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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AU17 OHC is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AU17 OHC, 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.

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What year was AU17 OHC registered?

AU17 OHC is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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