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PK17 PFE

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,605 mi
Last recorded41,605 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK17 PFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 41,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 39,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 31,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 26,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,076 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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PK17 PFE is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 PK17 PFE, 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

How do I check the history of PK17 PFE?

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What year was PK17 PFE registered?

PK17 PFE is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is PK17 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK17 PFE 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 PK17 PFE have outstanding finance?

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