2017 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SUBARU
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 2498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 November 2026 (169 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 48,886 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Subaru has 9 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 48,886 miles. While these were addressed, the high mileage for its age and persistent wear items warrant careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistent high annual usage, averaging 12,223 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but expect accelerated wear.
Things to check
- Recurring brake disc advisories across 7 tests (Nov 2021, Dec 2021, Nov 2022, Nov 2023, Nov 2024, Nov 2025) indicate ongoing wear.
- Recurring anti-roll bar linkage dust cover failures (Nov 2021) and suspension bush advisories (Nov 2022, Nov 2023) suggest structural neglect.
- High annual mileage (12,223 mi/yr) for a 2017 model will accelerate typical wear and tear.
- The 2017 Subaru model has a history of timing belt and head gasket issues, which this high-mileage car will likely face.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-30, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent high annual mileage (12,223 mi/yr) suggests regular use, not prolonged storage.
- All past failures were immediately rectified and passed on retest, showing responsive ownership.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) confirms high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 48,886 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 57,029 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 57,029 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 70,524 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 83,554 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 83,554 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 97,258 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 97,258 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 108,673 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ17 EDR, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.