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SY67 OVE

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,966 mi
Last recorded176,966 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY67 OVE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 176,966 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 176,963 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 157,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 141,938 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 141,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

dpf fault lamp coming on

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 87,252 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,891 miles

rear seat belts cant be tested as too many items on seats

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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SY67 OVE is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY67 OVE, 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 SY67 OVE registered?

SY67 OVE is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is SY67 OVE safe to buy?

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