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WJ17 VDK

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,662 mi
Last recorded41,662 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 41,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 37,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 33,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 29,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 24,164 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 20,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,656 miles

knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 VDK is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red 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 WJ17 VDK, 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

How do I check the history of WJ17 VDK?

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What year was WJ17 VDK registered?

WJ17 VDK is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is WJ17 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ17 VDK shows 8 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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