Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT car check
Is the Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT reliable? We analysed 732 real MOT tests across 307 vehicles to find out.
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The Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT.
Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93 | 90.3% | 32,246 | 42,034 | 51,139 |
| 2021 | 463 | 90.7% | 22,086 | 30,821 | 44,094 |
| 2020 | 75 | 90.7% | 19,934 | 27,156 | 37,143 |
| 2019 | 67 | 98.5% | 17,069 | 24,627 | 36,687 |
How Long Does a Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT Last?
Based on 307 Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
98.5% MOT pass rate from 67 tests
90.3% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
The best year to buy a used Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.5% across 67 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT THIS CAR | 91.4% | 732 | 31,336 mi | — yrs |
| Subaru Impreza | 75.7% | 915,729 | 83,083 mi | 33 yrs |
| Subaru Forester | 76.1% | 456,470 | 85,220 mi | 29 yrs |
| Subaru Legacy | 72.5% | 349,986 | 96,000 mi | 35 yrs |
| Fiat Punto Elx 16V | 67.8% | 708 | 64,755 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Subaru Impreza (75.7% pass rate) and the Subaru Forester (76.1% pass rate), the Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.4% across 732 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Subaru Forester I Xe E Boxer AWD CVT owner drives around 7,869 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.