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Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,998 cc

S17 RBNMOT history

S17 RBN is a blue diesel Subaru Forester first used on 18 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 71,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,410 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 RBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
18 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 RBN was last recorded at 71,410 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 13,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,615 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,795 miles
Average per year
8,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,410 miles
  • 2025 – 57,615 miles
  • 2024 – 44,703 miles
  • 2023 – 37,423 miles
  • 2022 – 31,364 miles
  • 2021 – 26,545 miles
  • 2020 – 21,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,410 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 2 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,410 miles (+13,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,410 miles
    Test number
    905558719069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,615 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    332036320024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail57,613 miles (+12,910)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    438065774213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass44,703 miles (+7,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    686640371168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,423 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,423 miles
    Test number
    721525592754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,364 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    31,364 miles
    Test number
    558001568554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,545 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,545 miles
    Test number
    472440901931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,674 miles
    Test number
    605547290284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 RBN

Does S17 RBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 RBN is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 RBN?
The MOT on S17 RBN is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 RBN done?
S17 RBN was recorded at 71,410 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 8,165 miles a year.
Has S17 RBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 RBN has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 RBN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S17 RBN find?
S17 RBN passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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