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JJ08 BER

2017 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ08 BER
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,154 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 72,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2025 66,716 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,280 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 61,278 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake calliper seized.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 48,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,167 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 37,900 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 37,900 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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JJ08 BER is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JJ08 BER, 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 JJ08 BER registered?

JJ08 BER is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is JJ08 BER safe to buy?

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