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WU17 OGB

2017 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,658 mi
Last recorded63,658 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 OGB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 63,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 56,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 50,574 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,622 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 38,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 34,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement side to side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 30,270 miles

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 OGB is a 2017 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU17 OGB, 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 WU17 OGB registered?

WU17 OGB is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is WU17 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU17 OGB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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