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Subaru FORESTER - 2021

65.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru FORESTER, model year 2021. Sample size: 797 cars, 1,511 tests and 983 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 797 cars

The 2021 Subaru Forester has an overall defect rate of 65 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 79 per 100 for cars of the same year, marking a positive difference of 17%. This model shows particularly strong performance in categories such as brakes and visibility, with defect rates of 19% and 10% respectively, both much better than the average. Additionally, it excels in body structure and equipment, reporting minimal defects compared to typical rates. Mileage trends indicate that the Forester maintains a relatively consistent defect rate across different mileage segments, notably lower in the 0–31,000 and 31,000–62,000 miles ranges compared to the yearly average. Overall, the Subaru Forester stands out as a dependable choice with fewer overall defects relative to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 797 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 52.0% better
19.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 14.3% worse
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 26.9% better
10.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 39.3% better
6.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 4.4% worse
91.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
  • 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 pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 81.0% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 73.3% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 66.7% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 268 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 413
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 110
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 69
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 23
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 18

Serious faults (Top 10)

Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A wheel bearing: play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Front or rear fog lamp switch:
FAIL
Occurrences: 4