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AU17 YBB

2017 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,888 mi
Last recorded61,888 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 YBB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 61,888 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 56,279 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

knocking from steering rack when steering is operated

Fail 20 May 2025 56,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

knocking from steering rack when steering is operated

Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,636 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 29,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 23,874 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,057 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 YBB is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB registered?

AU17 YBB is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is AU17 YBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 YBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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