Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt
From 361 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvts tested had between 15,467 and 35,069 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,938 median miles, the Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Subaru models
| Subaru Impreza | 80.4% |
| Subaru Forester | 75.4% |
| Subaru Outback | 80.5% |
| Subaru Xv | 83.9% |
| Subaru Legacy | 71.2% |
Common questions
What is the Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt has a 92.8% MOT pass rate based on 361 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt is 26,938 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,467 and 35,069 miles.
Buying a used Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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