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Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT reliable? We analysed 4,620 real MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,620 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.4%
Typical Mileage
28,945mi
Annual Mileage
7,611mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr 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 Prm Ebxr AWD CVT.

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.4%
2023
93.4%
2022
92.6%
2021
90.1%
2020
93.1%
2019

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,998 mi/yr
Typical
7,611 mi/yr
Average
8,434 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,816 mi/yr

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr 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 Prm Ebxr AWD CVT year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 164 88.4% 18,006 28,000 38,914
2022 196 93.4% 17,098 25,956 40,961
2021 1,278 92.6% 21,114 29,333 39,654
2020 626 90.1% 20,852 30,082 43,360
2019 2,249 93.1% 18,707 28,238 41,499

How Long Does a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT Last?

Based on 1,542 Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,945 mi
75th Percentile
41,505 mi
95th Percentile
66,376 mi
Max Recorded
192,552 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

93.4% MOT pass rate from 196 tests

Year to avoid
2023

88.4% MOT pass rate from 164 tests

The best year to buy a used Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.4% across 196 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.4% — 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 Prm Ebxr 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 Prm Ebxr AWD CVT THIS CAR 92.4% 4,620 28,945 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
Ducati 750 86.8% 8,274 15,319 mi 52 yrs

Compared to the Subaru Impreza (75.7% pass rate) and the Subaru Forester (76.1% pass rate), the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT?

The Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.4% across 4,620 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 Prm Ebxr 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 Prm Ebxr AWD CVT owner drives around 7,611 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.

Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT reliable?
Based on 4,620 MOT tests, the Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT has a 92.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT do per year?
The typical Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT does around 7,611 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Subaru Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr AWD CVT is 2022 with a 93.4% pass rate across 196 tests.