SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR MOT pass rate
95.6% of 2,083 SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR MOT tests pass.
The FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR passes its MOT 95.6% of the time — well above the average across all SUBARU models, which sits at 80.9%.
The SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR passes its MOT 95.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 96.3% at 0–3 years versus 95.3% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.3% | 694 | 25,258 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.3% | 1,389 | 31,928 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR
The most common reason the SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR fails its MOT is tyres — present in 42.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 42.5% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35.1% | Too low |
| Visibility | 23.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 7.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 2.2% | Has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.2% | Damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 0.7% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related SUBARU models
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 82.1% pass rate
- SUBARU FORESTER — 75.6% 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR?
- 95.6% of SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR MOT tests pass, based on 2,083 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR?
- The most common reason the SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR fails its MOT is tyres — present in 42.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR'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.