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GW55 XCX

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,804 mi
Last recorded106,804 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XCX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 106,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 101,955 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 101,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak

Pass 17 Aug 2023 96,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,841 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,799 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 82,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,826 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,554 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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GW55 XCX is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GW55 XCX, 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 GW55 XCX registered?

GW55 XCX is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is GW55 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 XCX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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