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Subaru Forester X

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 30 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

30

Model Year

2012

Years Covered

1

About the Subaru Forester X

The Subaru Forester X was MOT tested 30 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2012), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1995cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£325
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,361
Per month£197/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 2012 details

How reliable is the Subaru Forester X?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)
vs Subaru brand average-3% (83% avg)

Subaru Forester X by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201280%3088,900 mi

Questions about the Subaru Forester X

Is the Subaru Forester X reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2012), the Subaru Forester X averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 30 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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