Subaru Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 406 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

406

Model Years

2019 to 2022

Years Covered

About the Subaru Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT

The Subaru Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT was MOT tested 406 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2019 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 29,447 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 42,346 miles.

Compared to the Subaru brand average of 83%, the Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Subaru range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1995cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Subaru Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT?

vs average of all models+12% (82% avg)

vs Subaru brand average+11% (83% avg)

Subaru Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	91%	35	42,346 mi
2021	96%	304	26,425 mi
2020	94%	35	25,802 mi
2019	94%	32	29,447 mi

Questions about the Subaru Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT

Is the Subaru Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2019 to 2022), the Subaru Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 406 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.