Subaru FORESTER - 2005
347.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru FORESTER, model year 2005.
Sample size: 1,003 cars, 2,014 tests and 6,991 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: 1,003 cars
The 2005 Subaru Forester has a defect rate of 347 per 100 vehicles, which is 8% lower than the average for its year at 376 per 100. Notably, it performs significantly better than average in categories such as brakes, steering, and equipment, with defect rates markedly lower than those of comparable vehicles. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, especially in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, while tyre wear may be common, the Forester stands out positively in critical performance areas, making it a reliable choice among its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,003 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 30.0% better
111.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 57.1% better
9.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 1.1% better
28.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 13.2% better
95.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 7.4% worse
337.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 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 shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▼ 9.9% worse
67.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 38.0% better
8.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 21.2% better
36.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 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: 698
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 574
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 488
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 335
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 290
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 232
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 229
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 222
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 218
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 201
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 161
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 120
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 79
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 59
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 45