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Subaru Forester MOT Results

Registered in 2006
61.4% pass rate
from 1,220 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.57% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.98% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Axles
      • 0.082% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.98% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Flashing type (62% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.49% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.082% fail on Horn
    • 0.082% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.082% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.082% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.082% fail on Switch
    • 0.082% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.082% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.082% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.082% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.082% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.082% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.082% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.41% fail on Chassis
      • 0.41% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Body
      • 0.082% fail on Other body component
    • 0.082% fail on Doors
      • 0.082% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
    • 0.082% fail on Floor
    • 0.082% fail on Seats
      • 0.082% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.082% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.90% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.90% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.082% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.082% fail on Lever
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.082% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.082% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.082% fail on Other components
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.82% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.082% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
      • 0.082% fail on Other components
    • 0.082% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack
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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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