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Subaru Forester MOT Results

Registered in 2010
66.9% pass rate
from 979 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device (16 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.92% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Trailer electrical socket (25 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (27 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.61% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Electronic stability control (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.51% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.51% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
    • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 0.61% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
        • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
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