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SR17 HCU

2017 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,237 mi
Last recorded83,237 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR17 HCU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 83,237 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear o,s and n,s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 83,237 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear o,s and n,s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 73,977 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 73,967 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,495 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,871 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,204 miles
Pass 24 May 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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SR17 HCU is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 SR17 HCU, 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 SR17 HCU registered?

SR17 HCU is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2017.

Is SR17 HCU safe to buy?

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