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Subaru Forester MOT Results

Registered in 2007
61.9% pass rate
from 1,075 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.093% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.093% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.93% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.093% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.093% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.093% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.093% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Spark ignition (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.093% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.093% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.56% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.84% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
      • 0.093% fail on Hose
      • 0.093% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.093% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.093% fail on Bracket
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.093% fail on Bumpers
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Requirements
      • 0.093% fail on Condition
  • 0.84% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Rams
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.093% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.093% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.093% 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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