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WR17 XFC

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,165 mi
Last recorded42,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR17 XFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 42,165 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,253 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 35,364 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,850 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 26,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,222 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 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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WR17 XFC is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 WR17 XFC, 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 WR17 XFC?

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What year was WR17 XFC registered?

WR17 XFC is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 May 2017.

Is WR17 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR17 XFC 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.

Does WR17 XFC have outstanding finance?

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