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WD17 EPP

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,560 mi
Last recorded81,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD17 EPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,560 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,720 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,817 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,824 miles

knock evident in steering rack when rocking left to right

Fail 15 Jul 2022 42,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock evident in steering rack when rocking left to right

Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 27,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 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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WD17 EPP is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WD17 EPP, 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 WD17 EPP registered?

WD17 EPP is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is WD17 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD17 EPP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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