Subaru Forestr
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 369 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
369
Best Year
2015 (80%)
Years Covered
2
About the Subaru Forestr
The Subaru Forestr has been tested 369 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2015 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 80% pass rate from 307 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 73%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2015) averages 76,358 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 70,420 miles.
Compared to the Subaru brand average of 83%, the Forestr is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Subaru models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Subaru Forestr by Year
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