Subaru Forester MOT data by year
The Subaru Forester appears in 92,087 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1996–2024. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 79.3%.
92,087
MOT tests analysed
79.3%
Pass rate
20.7%
Fail rate
1996–2024
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4,904 | 79.3% | 20.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 1,726 | 79.6% | 20.4% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.4% | 10,523 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.9% | 10,015 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.4% | 4,932 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.9% | 4,515 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.1% | 3,797 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 3,503 |
| 7 | Tyres | 2.9% | 2,706 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 892 |
Methodology & source. Based on 92,087 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.