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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel. Check any Forester X Boxer Diesel by registration number below.

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81.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.3%

vs Subaru Avg

3

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel has an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, which is 0.3 percentage points above the Subaru brand average of 81.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Forester X Boxer Diesel is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel, 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 X Boxer Diesel performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 84 vehicles

84.5%Good
Subaru average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 10yr

156k mi

2012

Based on 52 vehicles

71.2%Average
Subaru average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

33.3%

2011

Based on 54 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 81.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.8%

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

9.5%

Front Nearside

2.4%

Nearside

2.4%

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

Subaru Impreza

91.7% pass rate

Subaru WRX

94.5% pass rate

Subaru B9 Tribeca

69.1% pass rate

Subaru Xv I SE E Boxer AWD CVT

92.0% pass rate

Subaru Outback

65.1% pass rate

Subaru Justy

71.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

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 X Boxer Diesel

Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel?
The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel is 81.5% compared to the Subaru average of 81.3%. 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 X Boxer Diesel?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, the Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel is rated as "Good" 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 X Boxer Diesel?
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 X Boxer Diesel?
Typical mileage for the Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel: 155,677 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Forester X Boxer Diesel to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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