MOT Results

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Subaru Forester MOT Results

Registered in 2001
55.4% pass rate
from 395 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.8% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Mounting
      • 0.51% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.76% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.6% fail on Transmission (96% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.76% fail on Seats
      • 0.51% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.25% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.51% fail on Chassis
      • 0.51% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.25% fail on Hose
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Body condition
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Rod
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.76% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.25% fail on Leaks
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.25% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Washers
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
      • 0.25% fail on Requirements
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment

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