2017 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · CX17 VFB
2017 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 74,923 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX17 VFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 74,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX17 VFB 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 (CX17 VFB) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CX17 VFB Mileage History
- 24/02/202343,899 mi
- 15/02/202453,405 mi+9,506 mi
- 21/02/202563,270 mi+9,865 mi
- 16/02/202674,922 mi+11,652 mi
- 17/02/202674,923 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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