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WR17 XFE

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,104 mi
Last recorded47,104 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR17 XFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 47,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 47,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 39,447 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear and offside front - in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 34,344 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 27,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 22,307 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 22,307 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 18,156 miles
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 XFE is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR17 XFE, 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 XFE?

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What year was WR17 XFE registered?

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

Is WR17 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR17 XFE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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