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WJ17 DUU

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,138 mi
Last recorded27,138 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 DUU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 27,138 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 26,186 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres - tread good (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 21,666 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 13,112 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 8,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 7,324 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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WJ17 DUU is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WJ17 DUU, 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 WJ17 DUU registered?

WJ17 DUU is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is WJ17 DUU safe to buy?

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