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WO04 YUY

2017 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,395 mi
Last recorded150,395 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 YUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 150,395 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 150,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 146,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 142,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 141,662 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 137,961 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,702 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 134,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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WO04 YUY is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WO04 YUY, 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 WO04 YUY registered?

WO04 YUY is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 November 2017.

Is WO04 YUY safe to buy?

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