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HY17 DWF

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,826 mi
Last recorded72,826 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 DWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,765 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 52,064 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 43,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 32,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 22,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 18,177 miles
Pass 3 May 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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HY17 DWF is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HY17 DWF, 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

How do I check the history of HY17 DWF?

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What year was HY17 DWF registered?

HY17 DWF is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is HY17 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY17 DWF shows 8 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 HY17 DWF have outstanding finance?

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