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SJ04 RSJ

2017 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,353 mi
Last recorded75,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 RSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 75,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 53,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 39,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 35,112 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 30,472 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 30,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 25,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,826 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

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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SJ04 RSJ is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ04 RSJ, 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 SJ04 RSJ registered?

SJ04 RSJ is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 November 2017.

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