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BJ17 YGA

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,874 mi
Last recorded28,874 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 YGA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 28,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf rear bushes slightly worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and cracking on outer edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 26,824 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2024 24,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 22,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,082 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 20,082 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side lights both (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2256017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 15,784 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 YGA is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BJ17 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

BJ17 YGA is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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