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AV55 ENS

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,501 mi
Last recorded58,501 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ENS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 58,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,538 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,528 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 56,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 51,131 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,920 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 36,938 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside lower suspension arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine coolant level low

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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AV55 ENS is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV55 ENS, 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 AV55 ENS registered?

AV55 ENS is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AV55 ENS safe to buy?

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