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AU17 YBA

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,651 mi
Last recorded77,651 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 YBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 77,651 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,646 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 66,643 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,828 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 58,824 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 50,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 41,057 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 31,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 21,927 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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AU17 YBA is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

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

Is AU17 YBA safe to buy?

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