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BJ17 ECV

2017 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,201 mi
Last recorded86,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 ECV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 86,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,002 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,140 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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BJ17 ECV is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BJ17 ECV, 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

How do I check the history of BJ17 ECV?

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What year was BJ17 ECV registered?

BJ17 ECV is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is BJ17 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 ECV 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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