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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
93.4% MOT pass rate from 196 tests
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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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.