Subaru FORESTER - 2006
325.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru FORESTER, model year 2006.
Sample size: 919 cars, 1,873 tests and 6,092 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: 919 cars
The 2006 Subaru Forester demonstrates a lower overall defect rate, with 325 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 369 defects per 100 vehicles for that year, marking a 12% improvement. Notably, the Forester performs significantly better in the brakes category, with 110 defects per 100 compared to the average of 157, and shows a remarkable reduction in steering-related issues. While there are common concerns such as tyre wear, the model's performance improves with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ miles segment where it outperforms the average. Overall, the Forester stands out positively in key safety categories.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 919 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 28.5% better
110.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 54.5% better
9.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 9.7% better
25.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 16.6% better
92.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 0.8% better
311.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- 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
▲ 4.4% better
56.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 33.9% better
7.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 17.7% better
36.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 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: 521
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 447
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 389
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 252
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 237
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 220
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 192
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 182
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 181
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 181
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 181
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 156
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 90
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 68
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 59
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 43