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AU17 YAV

2017 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,043 mi
Last recorded53,043 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 YAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,043 miles

Offside Front Exhaust 'B' Flow Pipe starting to crack, but not leaking and still secure.

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 47,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 43,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock noise heard from steering rack when operated from side to side. no play found in any steering joint or ball joint. noise from inside steering rack.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 29,697 miles

exhaust b flow pipe starting crack.

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 YAV is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AU17 YAV, 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 AU17 YAV registered?

AU17 YAV is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AU17 YAV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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