2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Subaru Forester MOT pass rate and common faults

975 MOT tests in 2024. 73.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time73.3%
Failed or needed repairs26.7%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 975 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    28 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    16 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  10. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension17.8%
  2. Lights & electrics7.2%
  3. Brakes5.7%
  4. Tyres4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Subaru Forester?

In 2024, 73.3% of 2015 Subaru Forester cars passed their MOT first time, across 975 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Subaru Forester?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Subaru Forester reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).