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RK17 JOA

2017 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,078 mi
Last recorded76,078 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 JOA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 76,078 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 67,502 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 67,502 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut on outer edge showing cords and low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in tread on inner edge showing cords and is low on tread on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on edges and cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre is cracking on sidewalls and in tread, low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre low on inner edge and cracking on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,511 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,345 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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RK17 JOA is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK17 JOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK17 JOA registered?

RK17 JOA is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is RK17 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK17 JOA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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