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SK17 EDJ

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,542 mi
Last recorded91,542 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 EDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 91,542 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 91,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,665 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 73,291 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 73,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,803 miles

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2023 63,776 miles

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

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

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,358 miles

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 22,577 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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SK17 EDJ is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK17 EDJ, 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 SK17 EDJ registered?

SK17 EDJ is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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