Subaru Forester MOT Results

Registered in 1999

53.3% pass rate

from 214 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 4.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp
- 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.47% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.47% fail on Position lamp
- 0.47% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.47% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.47% fail on Individual direction indicators
15% fail on Suspension
- 5.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.93% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.47% fail on Suspension arm
- 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 3.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.47% fail on Linkage
- 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.3% fail on Springs
  - 1.9% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.9% fail on Coil spring
  - 0.47% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.93% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.47% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.47% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.47% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.47% fail on Suspension rod
  - 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 6.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.3% fail on Chassis
  - 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
- 2.3% fail on Transmission
  - 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
    - 2.3% fail on Joints
- 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.47% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.47% fail on Pipe
- 0.47% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.47% fail on Bracket
- 0.47% fail on Body
  - 0.47% fail on Panel
- 0.47% fail on Undertray
11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 9.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 9.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.93% fail on Non catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.47% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.47% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
7.9% fail on Brakes
- 4.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.3% fail on Rbt
      - 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
- 0.93% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.93% fail on Anti-lock braking system
7.5% fail on Visibility
- 4.2% fail on Washers
- 2.8% fail on Wipers
- 0.47% fail on Bonnet
5.1% fail on Steering
- 3.3% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.93% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.47% fail on Ball joint
- 0.47% fail on Power steering
  - 0.47% fail on Operation
4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 4.2% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 1.4% fail on Condition
- 0.93% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
3.3% fail on Tyres
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth
- 1.9% fail on Condition
0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.47% fail on Registration plates
0.47% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.47% fail on Attachment