Subaru Forestr
From 394 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 49 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 49 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 16 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 4 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15% of Forestr failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 56.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £145.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 77.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Forestrs tested had between 57,884 and 85,627 miles on the clock.
At 71,005 median miles, the Forestr has 0.032 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 Forestr MOT pass rate?
The Subaru Forestr has a 77.2% MOT pass rate based on 394 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Subaru Forestr?
The most common MOT failure on the Subaru Forestr is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 49 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a Subaru Forestr at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Subaru Forestr is 71,005 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 57,884 and 85,627 miles.
Buying a used Forestr?
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.
With a 77.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £145 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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