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NJ17 HNF

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,881 mi
Last recorded98,881 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 HNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 98,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,088 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 80,292 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,467 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 71,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 65,349 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,411 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,677 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,659 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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NJ17 HNF is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NJ17 HNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ17 HNF registered?

NJ17 HNF is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is NJ17 HNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ17 HNF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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