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VO17 DWF

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,054 mi
Last recorded66,054 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO17 DWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 60,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 39,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,687 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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VO17 DWF is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 VO17 DWF, 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 VO17 DWF registered?

VO17 DWF is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2017.

Is VO17 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO17 DWF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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