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SB17 DCX

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,281 mi
Last recorded48,281 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 DCX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 48,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 41,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 37,777 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,575 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 on car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,824 miles
Pass 9 May 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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SB17 DCX is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc 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 SB17 DCX, 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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How do I check the history of SB17 DCX?

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What year was SB17 DCX registered?

SB17 DCX is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 May 2017.

Is SB17 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB17 DCX 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 SB17 DCX have outstanding finance?

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