Subaru FORESTER - 2008
310.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru FORESTER, model year 2008.
Sample size: 576 cars, 1,252 tests and 3,881 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: 576 cars
The 2008 Subaru Forester has an overall defect rate of 310 per 100 vehicles, which is 8% lower than the average for cars of the same year. This model shows a notable trend in defect rates with increasing mileage, particularly with vehicles over 124,000 miles, where the rate rises significantly compared to lower mileage ranges. The Forester performs particularly well in steering defects, with only 5% of vehicles showing issues compared to 18% on average, and it also has lower rates in categories such as lights and electrics, equipment, and other defects. Overall, while tyre wear is common, the Forester stands out for its reliability in specific areas compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 576 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 15.0% better
113.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 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
▲ 70.0% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 13.8% worse
28.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 25.4% better
68.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 4.4% worse
324.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 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
▲ 6.6% better
47.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 52.5% better
4.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 34.5% better
27.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 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: 598
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 270
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 260
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 192
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 178
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 146
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 143
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 133
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 106
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 103
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 94
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 19