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BW17 EVJ

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,246 mi
Last recorded65,246 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 EVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,246 miles

TPMS light on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,213 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 58,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing blade missing (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,795 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,921 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,866 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 35,866 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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BW17 EVJ is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 BW17 EVJ, 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 BW17 EVJ registered?

BW17 EVJ is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BW17 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 EVJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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