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Subaru Forester MOT Results

Registered in 2002
58.0% pass rate
from 510 tests in 2021
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Sub-frame (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 0.98% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.98% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Electrical wiring (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.39% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.39% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Transmission (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Prop shaft
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.20% fail on Hose
    • 0.59% fail on Chassis
      • 0.59% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.59% fail on Body
      • 0.39% fail on Other body component
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (96% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Non catalyst emissions (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.20% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Other leaks
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.98% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.39% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.98% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.98% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.59% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.59% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.20% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 4.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.59% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.3% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.98% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.39% fail on Operation (20 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Power steering
      • 0.78% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (66% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.59% fail on Tread depth (82% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
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  • Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008)
    Very useful off-road yet an enjoyable car-like drive on tarmac. Looks and feels classier than its predecessor. Well built. Owners rate it.

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