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CE17 LVB

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,742 mi
Last recorded26,742 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 LVB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 26,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 26,742 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 24,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wish Bone Bush is starting to Deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wish Bone Bush is starting to Deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of Wear and Scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 24,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wish Bone Bush is starting to Deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wish Bone Bush is starting to Deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of Wear and Scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 20,756 miles

underguards fitted to front and rear of car

Pass 16 Mar 2023 18,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underguards fitted to the front and rear of vehicle

Vehicle has been adapted for disabled use

Pass 17 Mar 2022 15,615 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 13,700 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 13,700 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 12,635 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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CE17 LVB is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LVB, 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 CE17 LVB registered?

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

Is CE17 LVB safe to buy?

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