BJ17 YFX

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
1600 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 May 2027 (347 days away)
Last recorded mileage
0 mi

AI verdict AVOID 62/100

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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate. The timing belt and head gasket are known model weaknesses that require careful consideration.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 9,800 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2024): Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 2023-06-20: Major failure for Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn.
  • 2024-06-15: Advisory for Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed, a dangerous defect.
  • 2024-06-15: Advisory for Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-27, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,800 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No recurring major failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Jun 2020: 38,506 mi PASSJun 2021: 48,576 mi PASSJun 2022: 59,828 mi PASSJun 2023: 69,429 mi FAILJun 2023: 69,429 mi PASSJun 2024: 76,313 mi FAILJun 2024: 76,313 mi PASSMay 2025: 84,699 mi PASSMay 2026: 92,048 mi PASS92k65k39kJun 2020May 2026

MOT test history — 8/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2020 PASS
ADVISORY COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Jun 2020 PASS 38,506 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 48,576 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 59,828 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 FAIL 69,429 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 69,429 mi None recorded
Jun 2024 FAIL 76,313 mi
MAJOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2024 PASS 76,313 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2025 PASS 84,699 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2026 PASS 92,048 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ17 YFX, 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.