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GK17 XVM

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,682 mi
Last recorded59,682 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 XVM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,682 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 52,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 45,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 39,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 39,441 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Unable to check seat belts at time of test

Rear unable to check passenger seat(s) at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2021 33,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,605 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020

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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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GK17 XVM is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 GK17 XVM, 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 GK17 XVM registered?

GK17 XVM is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 April 2017.

Is GK17 XVM safe to buy?

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