Subaru Forestr
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 369 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
369
Model Years
2015 to 2016
Years Covered
2
About the Subaru Forestr
The Subaru Forestr was MOT tested 369 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2015 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
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, 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.
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Subaru Forestr by Year
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Questions about the Subaru Forestr
Is the Subaru Forestr reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2015 to 2016), the Subaru Forestr averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 369 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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