2017 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · GO02 ARM
2017 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 84,265 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GO02 ARM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 84,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GO02 ARM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Subaru Forester (GO02 ARM) between February 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GO02 ARM Mileage History
- 23/02/202464,302 mi
- 23/02/202464,302 mi
- 22/10/202471,500 mi+7,198 mi
- 09/10/202579,849 mi+8,349 mi
- 09/10/202684,265 mi+4,416 mi
Average of roughly 7,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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