Subaru Levorg (2017)
2017 Subaru Levorg
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2017 Subaru Levorg. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Subaru Levorg is a genuinely reliable performer, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.9%—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—though the 23.1% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect suggests you should factor in a pre-purchase inspection. At 45,395 miles on average, these cars are running at a sensible mileage for their age, which supports the strong pass rate.
Most vehicles rack up 5.4 advisories over their MOT history, pointing to minor wear-and-tear rather than systemic problems, and the low average of 0.73 failures per car confirms this is a solid, low-drama engine and chassis. Before buying, get an independent inspection to check the history of any dangerous defects flagged in the MOT database, particularly around braking and suspension components where that 23% figure suggests occasional issues cluster.
What to check before buying a 2017 Subaru Levorg
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Subaru Levorg vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Subaru Levorg vehicles fall between 32,508 and 54,984 miles.
2017 Subaru Levorg — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 110 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Subaru Levorg
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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28.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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13.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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