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VX17 VNU

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 VNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 88,985 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 82,774 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 60,477 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 38,222 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low visual check only

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tread edges, And also showing deterioration on its outer sidewall and outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge wearing close to its inner structure and showing some deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,704 miles
Pass 23 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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VX17 VNU 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 VX17 VNU, 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

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What year was VX17 VNU registered?

VX17 VNU is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is VX17 VNU safe to buy?

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Does VX17 VNU have outstanding finance?

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