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SD17 VZU

2017 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,995 mi
Last recorded68,995 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 VZU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,995 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 58,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 41,611 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 32,484 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all just passing , strongly suggest having the brakes serviced asap. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 26,976 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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SD17 VZU is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White 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 SD17 VZU, 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 SD17 VZU?

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What year was SD17 VZU registered?

SD17 VZU is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is SD17 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 VZU 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.

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