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AU17 OHX

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 OHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2026 89,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2025 78,334 miles

Front Both front suspension top mounts perishing.

Pass 16 May 2024 69,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 59,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 48,505 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 40,646 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 34,497 miles
Pass 17 May 2020

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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 OHX is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU17 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

AU17 OHX is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is AU17 OHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 OHX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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