Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt
From 1,995 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 29 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 29 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 92.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 93.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvts tested had between 19,579 and 31,761 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,601 median miles, the Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt has 0.028 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 Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt has a 93.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,995 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt is 22,601 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,579 and 31,761 miles.
Buying a used Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr 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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