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NX17 SHV

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,050 mi
Last recorded70,050 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX17 SHV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 70,050 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 66,250 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 62,052 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,280 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 37,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 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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NX17 SHV is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 NX17 SHV, 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 NX17 SHV registered?

NX17 SHV is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is NX17 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX17 SHV 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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