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Subaru Forester MOT Results

Registered in 2000
56.0% pass rate
from 273 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 7.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.7% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.37% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.73% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.37% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.73% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.0% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pipe
      • 0.37% fail on System
    • 0.73% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.73% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.37% fail on Towbar
      • 0.37% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.37% fail on Other body component
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 9.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.37% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Other leaks
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.73% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.73% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.73% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.73% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.8% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.37% fail on Universal joint
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.73% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates

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