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W33 SAS

2017 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 2442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,270 mi
Last recorded81,270 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 SAS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,442cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 81,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 56,968 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,192 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 67,945 miles

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

Nearside Front nsf fog light lens broken

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 67,844 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front nsf fog light lens broken

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,515 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 46,274 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 46,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 28,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,177 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 15,612 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,761 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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W33 SAS is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,442cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W33 SAS, 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 W33 SAS registered?

W33 SAS is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is W33 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W33 SAS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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