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VN17 CXF

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,267 mi
Last recorded22,267 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 CXF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 22,267 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 21,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 20,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 18,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 15,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 12,515 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 10,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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VN17 CXF is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN17 CXF, 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

How do I check the history of VN17 CXF?

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What year was VN17 CXF registered?

VN17 CXF is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is VN17 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN17 CXF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN17 CXF have outstanding finance?

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