Subaru Forester MOT Results
Registered in 201066.9% pass rate
from 979 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Forester is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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4.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
(63% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device (16 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.92% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.92% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.92% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.51% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.31% fail on Trailer electrical socket (25 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.10% fail on Horn
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0.10% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.10% fail on Position lamp
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4.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
(63% worse than other 2010 cars)
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12% fail on
Suspension
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5.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(67% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (27 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.31% fail on Linkage
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.10% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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5.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Ball joint
- 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.61% fail on
Springs
(89% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Coil springs
(89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Coil springs
(89% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.51% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.20% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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5.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(67% worse than other 2010 cars)
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9.5% fail on
Brakes
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3.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.9% fail on Brake pads
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
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2.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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3.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Electronic stability control (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
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2.0% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
- 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.10% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
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0.41% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.31% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.31% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.41% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.0% fail on
Service brake performance
- 0.51% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.41% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.41% fail on Lever
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0.31% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.31% fail on Pedal
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0.10% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.10% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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3.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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5.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(68% worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(69% worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Compression ignition
(190% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.61% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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1.9% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.10% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
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3.7% fail on
Compression ignition
(190% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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5.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(69% worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Visibility
- 3.1% fail on Washers
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
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0.10% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.10% fail on Windscreen
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0.10% fail on
View to rear
- 0.10% fail on Mirrors
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3.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
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0.51% fail on
Transmission
(68% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Drive shafts
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Drive shafts
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.31% fail on Pipe (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.20% fail on
Body
- 0.20% fail on Other body component
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0.10% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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2.1% fail on
Tyres
(65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Size/type
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0.61% fail on
Steering
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Steering linkage components
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint
- 0.10% fail on Drag link end
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0.10% fail on
Other components
- 0.10% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.10% fail on Locking devices
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0.20% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.20% fail on Steering rack
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0.41% fail on
Steering linkage components
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.41% fail on Registration plates
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0.20% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.10% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.10% fail on Condition
- 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.10% fail on
Seat belts
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0.10% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.10% fail on Attachment
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