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2017 SUBARU FORESTER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 3 July 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU FORESTER
Year
2017
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GOLD
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 3 July 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 3 July 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 July 2026 (4 days away)
Last recorded mileage
46,558 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 77/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 3 July 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2017 Subaru Forester has 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 46,558 miles. The car passed its retest but the underlying issues need immediate attention.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,766 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in its MOT history.

Things to check

  • Dangerous Offside Track rod end ball joint failure on 2025-06-26, though retested and passed.
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm advisory on 2025-06-26, indicating a recurring wear item.
  • Offside Front Suspension arm advisory on 2025-06-26, showing another worn component.
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advisory on 2024-07-11, suggesting upcoming maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-15, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage anomalies or signs of odometer fraud detected in its history.
  • The single failure in June 2025 was immediately rectified and passed on retest.
  • Consistent low annual mileage suggests light use and less wear on components.

Mileage history

Jul 2020: 24,069 mi PASSJul 2021: 26,805 mi PASSJul 2022: 30,534 mi PASSJul 2023: 36,245 mi PASSJul 2024: 41,805 mi PASSJun 2025: 46,558 mi PASSJun 2025: 46,558 mi FAIL47k35k24kJul 2020Jun 2025

MOT test history — 7/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2025 PASS 46,558 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2025 FAIL 46,558 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 41,805 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2023 PASS 36,245 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2022 PASS 30,534 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 PASS 26,805 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 24,069 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 PASS
ADVISORY COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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