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Subaru Forester x boxer diesel

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 126 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

126

Best Year

2011 (89%)

Years Covered

3

How reliable is the Subaru Forester x boxer diesel?

vs national average+0% (82% avg)
vs Subaru brand average-1% (83% avg)
Best to worst year spread14 percentage points

Subaru Forester x boxer diesel by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201383%5398,511 mi
201275%36114,095 mi
201189%37121,697 mi

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About the Subaru Forester x boxer diesel

The Subaru Forester x boxer diesel has been tested 126 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2011 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2011 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 37 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 75%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 121,697 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 98,511 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

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