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HY66 XRR

2017 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,205 mi
Last recorded53,205 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 XRR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 53,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 49,489 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 43,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 37,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 37,040 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 29,694 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 21,284 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 21,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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HY66 XRR is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY66 XRR, 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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What year was HY66 XRR registered?

HY66 XRR is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is HY66 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 XRR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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