2017 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BJ17 YHB
2017 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 May 2017. Recorded mileage 106,137 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ17 YHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 106,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ17 YHB 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 (BJ17 YHB) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BJ17 YHB Mileage History
- 29/05/202491,767 mi
- 31/05/202491,768 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/202598,125 mi+6,357 mi
- 28/05/2026106,137 mi+8,012 mi
- 29/05/2026106,137 mi
Average of roughly 7,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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