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SJ17 YJS

2017 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,997 mi
Last recorded72,997 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 YJS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 72,997 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 72,990 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight play in Nearside rear lower hub joint

Pass 25 Jun 2024 72,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Round tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Round tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 35,236 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 35,236 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,853 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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SJ17 YJS is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ17 YJS, 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 SJ17 YJS registered?

SJ17 YJS is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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