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SX17 WRX

2017 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,915 mi
Last recorded47,915 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Wrx25,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX17 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,268 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system not standard

Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,023 miles

Central Rear fog lamp dimmer that expected

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 28,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Rear fog lamp dimmer that expected

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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SX17 WRX is a 2017 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 25,724 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SX17 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SX17 WRX registered?

SX17 WRX is a 2017 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is SX17 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX17 WRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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