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WU17 OFX

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,766 mi
Last recorded84,766 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 OFX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 84,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 41,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 33,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,131 miles

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

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

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

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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WU17 OFX is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 WU17 OFX, 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

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What year was WU17 OFX registered?

WU17 OFX is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is WU17 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU17 OFX shows 7 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 WU17 OFX have outstanding finance?

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