Subaru Forester MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.9% pass rate
from 878 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes (29 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.11% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.91% fail on Washers
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Brake pads (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.68% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pedal (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.46% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.34% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.68% fail on Steering
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Operation (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.46% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.34% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
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