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DG17 XUX

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,705 mi
Last recorded104,705 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 XUX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,705 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 96,507 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 96,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at junction box (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,004 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 68,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,069 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,252 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 25,008 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 XUX is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

DG17 XUX is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is DG17 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 XUX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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