2019 Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,072 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 61 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 35 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 34 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 10 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 41 |
| 2 | Wipers | 35 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 10 |
| 6 | Washers | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.4% | 443 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.7% | 221 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.8% | 78 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.2% | 66 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 54 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 17 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,147 | 3.2% |
| 30-60k | 778 | 7.3% |
| 60-90k | 122 | 6.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 487 | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 521 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 531 | 5.8% |
| 2025 | 533 | 6.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Cvt
Before buying a 2019 Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Cvts pass their MOT?
94.9% of the 2,072 2019 Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2019 Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.2% in the 0-30k band to 6.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,072 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.