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BK17 CCU

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,699 mi
Last recorded29,699 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 CCU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,699 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 29,699 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 25,195 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 24,712 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All , slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 24,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All , slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 22,963 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 21,081 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 21,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 17,197 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2020 17,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 16,295 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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BK17 CCU is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK17 CCU, 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 BK17 CCU registered?

BK17 CCU is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BK17 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 CCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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