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GU17 JOH

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,873 mi
Last recorded154,873 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 JOH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2024 154,873 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,074 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,756 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,568 miles

off side and near side front lower suspension arms inner front bushes badly worn

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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GU17 JOH is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GU17 JOH, 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 GU17 JOH registered?

GU17 JOH is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is GU17 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 JOH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU17 JOH have outstanding finance?

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