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FE17 ZRG

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,383 mi
Last recorded114,383 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 ZRG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,916 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 79,892 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,477 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 53,719 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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FE17 ZRG is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 FE17 ZRG, 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 FE17 ZRG?

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What year was FE17 ZRG registered?

FE17 ZRG is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FE17 ZRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 ZRG 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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