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WH04 VWL

2017 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,422 mi
Last recorded77,422 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 VWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 77,422 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 72,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,265 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 58,268 miles

Vehicle underbody is undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2021 51,468 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,933 miles

FRONT TYRES FEATHRED ON INSIDE EDGE

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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WH04 VWL is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WH04 VWL, 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 WH04 VWL registered?

WH04 VWL is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2017.

Is WH04 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH04 VWL shows 9 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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