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BJ17 EDK

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 EDK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 60,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 51,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 43,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 35,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 27,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 19,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 18,965 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,392 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 EDK is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EDK, 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 BJ17 EDK registered?

BJ17 EDK is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is BJ17 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 EDK shows 8 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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