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HV17 CYL

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,118 mi
Last recorded46,118 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 CYL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 38,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 33,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 30,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 26,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,806 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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HV17 CYL is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HV17 CYL, 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.

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How do I check the history of HV17 CYL?

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What year was HV17 CYL registered?

HV17 CYL is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is HV17 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV17 CYL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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