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SO17 UMG

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 UMG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 49,405 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 49,405 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 43,411 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 43,403 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 37,582 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 33,654 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 32,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 23,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 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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SO17 UMG is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO17 UMG, 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

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What year was SO17 UMG registered?

SO17 UMG is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is SO17 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO17 UMG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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