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YG17 VKA

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,714 mi
Last recorded47,714 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 VKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 39,015 miles

Nearside Front 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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YG17 VKA is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 YG17 VKA, 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 YG17 VKA registered?

YG17 VKA is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is YG17 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG17 VKA shows 2 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 YG17 VKA have outstanding finance?

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