Subaru Forester X Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 68 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests

Model Years

2012 to 2013

Years Covered

About the Subaru Forester X Auto

The Subaru Forester X Auto was MOT tested 68 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2012 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 74,223 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 81,504 miles.

Compared to the Subaru brand average of 83%, the Forester X Auto performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Subaru range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1995cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£325

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,211

Per month£184/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 2013 details

How reliable is the Subaru Forester X Auto?

vs average of all models+6% (82% avg)

vs Subaru brand average+5% (83% avg)

Subaru Forester X Auto by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	91%	34	81,504 mi
2012	85%	34	74,223 mi

Questions about the Subaru Forester X Auto

Is the Subaru Forester X Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2012 to 2013), the Subaru Forester X Auto averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 68 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.