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NJ17 HNM

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,064 mi
Last recorded125,064 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 HNM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 125,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 90,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,005 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 80,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,011 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 HNM is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ17 HNM, 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 NJ17 HNM registered?

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

Is NJ17 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ17 HNM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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