Subaru FORESTER - 2007
347.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru FORESTER, model year 2007.
Sample size: 864 cars, 1,778 tests and 6,170 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: 864 cars
The 2007 Subaru Forester has an overall defect rate of 347 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the average of 352 per 100. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in the steering category, with a defect rate significantly lower than the average. However, it faces challenges in the body and structure category, where its defect rate is considerably higher than average. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects are most common in vehicles with lower mileage, particularly those under 31,000 miles. Overall, while the Forester shows strengths in steering, it has room for improvement in body condition compared to similar models.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 864 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 11.2% better
125.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 69.0% better
6.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 7.2% better
24.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 11.8% better
90.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 5.0% worse
329.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 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
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▼ 29.7% worse
71.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 18.3% better
8.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 15.9% better
36.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 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: 602
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 469
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 407
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 252
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 233
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 229
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 223
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 205
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 178
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 173
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 130
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 124
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 80
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 34