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DG17 RHF

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,122 mi
Last recorded118,122 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 RHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 118,122 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 118,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 112,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 108,080 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 107,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,222 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,435 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,586 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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DG17 RHF is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 DG17 RHF, 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 DG17 RHF registered?

DG17 RHF is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is DG17 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 RHF 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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