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AX06 YAY

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,595 mi
Last recorded199,595 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 YAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 199,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 184,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 165,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 145,372 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 145,372 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 129,264 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,920 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 117,935 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 117,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside

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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AX06 YAY is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 AX06 YAY, 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 AX06 YAY registered?

AX06 YAY is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 May 2017.

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