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HF17 ZZM

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,862 mi
Last recorded80,862 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 ZZM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 80,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 60,555 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 60,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (rear) bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 26,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking on outer sidewall and low on tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 19,341 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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HF17 ZZM 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 HF17 ZZM, 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 HF17 ZZM registered?

HF17 ZZM is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is HF17 ZZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF17 ZZM 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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