2015 Subaru Forester · 3,340 MOT tests
2015 Subaru Forester reliability
2015 Subaru Foresters fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Forester years (3,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- 23.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 64,313
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,340
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 12.2% of tests fail here (91% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Subaru Forester
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.2%
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Brakes4.1%
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.3%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.34%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.98%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.8%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.38%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.6%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.23%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (2.13%)
Other years
Every Subaru Forester year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Subaru Forester reliable?
2015 Subaru Foresters fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Forester years (3,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Subaru Forester MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.3% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.34% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Subaru Forester have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Subaru Forester shows 64,313 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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