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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt. Check any Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt by registration number below.

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95.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.5%

vs Subaru Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt has an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, which is 9.5 percentage points above the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 873 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

4.4%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

2020

Based on 484 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

6.0%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

2019

Based on 1,381 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

4.4%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

0

Based on 713 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

Top MOT Failures — Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt

The most common reasons a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre seriously damaged

1.7%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.2%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.0%
Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.5%

Rear Offside

0.9%

Nearside

0.8%

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

Subaru Impreza

91.7% pass rate

Subaru Forester 2.0d-l Cvt

94.1% pass rate

Subaru Xv ( G4 )

98.1% pass rate

Subaru Outback 2.0d (bm/br)

92.4% pass rate

Subaru WRX

94.5% pass rate

Subaru Impreza Gl

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt?
The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt is 95.2% compared to the Subaru average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt?
The most common MOT failures on the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.7%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.2%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt?
Typical mileage for the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt: 39,963 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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