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VN17 UXH

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,825 mi
Last recorded81,825 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 UXH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 81,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,375 miles

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

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 tyre also has nail in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 43,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,875 miles
Pass 28 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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VN17 UXH is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UXH, 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 VN17 UXH registered?

VN17 UXH is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 2017.

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