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KU17 EEO

2017 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,277 mi
Last recorded90,277 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 EEO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,277 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 90,273 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,085 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 85,085 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 76,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 76,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 49,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,173 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 41,173 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 34,452 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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KU17 EEO is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU17 EEO, 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 KU17 EEO registered?

KU17 EEO is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is KU17 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU17 EEO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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