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FE17 VTK

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,797 mi
Last recorded98,797 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 VTK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 98,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,521 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,950 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,415 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))

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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FE17 VTK is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE17 VTK, 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 FE17 VTK registered?

FE17 VTK is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is FE17 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 VTK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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