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Subaru Forester xs auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 39 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

39

Best Year

2012 (69%)

Years Covered

1

About the Subaru Forester xs auto

The Subaru Forester xs auto has been tested 39 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2012 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 69% pass rate from 39 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 69%. With just a 0 point spread, the Forester xs auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Subaru brand average of 83%, the Forester xs auto is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Subaru models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1995cc)
£1,327
Road Tax
£315
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,397
Per month£200/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the Subaru Forester xs auto?

vs national average-13% (82% avg)
vs Subaru brand average-14% (83% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Subaru Forester xs auto by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201269%3984,670 mi

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