SUBARU FORESTER MOT pass rate
75.6% of 21,198 SUBARU FORESTER MOT tests pass.
The FORESTER passes 75.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SUBARU models (80.9%).
At 75.6%, The SUBARU FORESTER passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUBARU FORESTER tested at 0–3 years pass 91.1% of the time, compared with just 70.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.1% | 45 | 39,119 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.3% | 2,093 | 45,567 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.9% | 5,850 | 68,489 miles |
| 10–15 years | 71.1% | 4,702 | 101,873 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.1% | 8,508 | 118,875 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUBARU FORESTER
The most common reason the SUBARU FORESTER fails its MOT is suspension — present in 70.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 70.8% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 29.2% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 16.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 12.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 3.2% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Inscription illegible |
Related SUBARU models
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 82.1% pass rate
- SUBARU OUTBACK — 81.2% pass rate
- SUBARU XV — 85.1% pass rate
- SUBARU LEGACY — 71.2% pass rate
- SUBARU WRX — 93.1% pass rate
- SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR — 95.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUBARU FORESTER?
- 75.6% of SUBARU FORESTER MOT tests pass, based on 21,198 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUBARU FORESTER?
- The most common reason the SUBARU FORESTER fails its MOT is suspension — present in 70.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the SUBARU FORESTER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SUBARU service history guide for how to check and keep one.