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CE17 LTU

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,131 mi
Last recorded75,131 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 LTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,131 miles

both rear tyres cut/split in tread

pulley/bearing noise at front of engine

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Sep 2025 75,125 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cut/split in tread

pulley/bearing noise at front of engine

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Sep 2024 69,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two little cuts on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 62,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,859 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,733 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin <2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 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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CE17 LTU is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE17 LTU, 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 CE17 LTU?

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What year was CE17 LTU registered?

CE17 LTU is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is CE17 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE17 LTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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