2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Subaru Forester MOT pass rate and common faults

1,086 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,086 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    15 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  2. Tyres3.1%
  3. Lights & electrics3.0%
  4. Suspension1.9%
  5. Brakes1.5%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Subaru Forester?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2019 Subaru Forester cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,086 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Subaru Forester?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Subaru Forester reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).