Subaru FORESTER - 2004
354.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru FORESTER, model year 2004.
Sample size: 830 cars, 1,581 tests and 5,596 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 830 cars
The 2004 Subaru Forester has an overall defect rate of 354 per 100 vehicles, which is 7.4% lower than the average for cars of the same year. While tyre wear is a common issue across all vehicles, this model particularly excels in brake and steering performance, with defect rates significantly lower than the average. For example, its brake defects are 32% better, and steering defects are 54% better compared to the average. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly in the highest mileage category, indicating that older models may face more challenges. Overall, the Forester shows a strong performance in critical safety areas compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 830 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 30.3% better
114.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 53.8% better
11.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 19.8% better
23.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 4.8% better
104.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 6.0% worse
331.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▼ 9.4% worse
69.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 43.5% better
7.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 11.9% better
44.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 534
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 443
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 355
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 233
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 217
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 210
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 198
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 186
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 174
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 169
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 134
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 104
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 68
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 65
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 38