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LH17 DKY

2017 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,781 mi
Last recorded44,781 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH17 DKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 44,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 35,204 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 35,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 31,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 27,221 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 23,390 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,720 miles
Pass 28 Jun 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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LH17 DKY is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LH17 DKY, 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 LH17 DKY registered?

LH17 DKY is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is LH17 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH17 DKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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