Subaru FORESTER - 2022
55.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru FORESTER, model year 2022.
Sample size: 158 cars, 222 tests and 124 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: 158 cars
The 2022 Subaru Forester shows a lower overall defect rate of 56 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 20% better than the average rate of 70 defects for cars of the same year. Notably, the Forester performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes and steering, with significantly fewer defects than the average. For mileage-related trends, the model exhibits a high defect rate at lower mileages, particularly in the 0-31,000 and 31,000-62,000 mile ranges, but it remains competitive as mileage increases. Overall, this model stands out positively for its reliability compared to others in its class.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 158 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 56.7% better
13.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 8.0% worse
13.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 0.9% better
10.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- 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
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 11.0% better
73.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 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
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 30.8% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 5
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
PRS
Occurrences: 4
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
Serious faults (Top 10)
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A seat belt:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1