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LJ17 KXY

2017 Subaru Forester

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,636 mi
Last recorded117,636 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 KXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 117,636 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 117,636 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 99,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 90,457 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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LJ17 KXY is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ17 KXY, 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 LJ17 KXY registered?

LJ17 KXY is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is LJ17 KXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ17 KXY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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