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SV17 PCZ

2017 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,826 mi
Last recorded61,826 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV17 PCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 61,242 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2024 50,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both / worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 46,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front to centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 42,990 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 42,990 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lights are led and flicker badly (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lights are led and flicker badly (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 39,282 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 39,275 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,665 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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SV17 PCZ is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White 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 SV17 PCZ, 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 SV17 PCZ registered?

SV17 PCZ is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is SV17 PCZ safe to buy?

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