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NJ17 XEN

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,922 mi
Last recorded45,922 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 XEN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,922 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 28,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 25,622 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Jul 2022 20,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 15,441 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 13,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 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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NJ17 XEN is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

NJ17 XEN is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is NJ17 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ17 XEN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ17 XEN have outstanding finance?

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