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Subaru Forester MOT Results

Registered in 2004
61.0% pass rate
from 1,199 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.083% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.083% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.083% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.083% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.083% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.083% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.083% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.083% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (94% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.083% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.083% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.083% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.083% fail on Joints
    • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
    • 0.17% fail on Chassis
      • 0.17% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.083% fail on Towbar
      • 0.083% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.083% fail on Body
      • 0.083% fail on Body condition
    • 0.083% fail on Seats
      • 0.083% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.083% fail on Cabs
      • 0.083% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.083% fail on Undertray
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.50% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.67% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.67% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal
    • 0.083% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.083% fail on Leaks
    • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.083% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.083% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.083% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.083% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (65% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.083% fail on Other components
    • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.083% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% 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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