2018 Subaru Forester · 3,295 MOT tests
2018 Subaru Forester reliability
2018 Subaru Foresters fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Forester years (3,295 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 36,141
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,295
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 4.1% of tests fail here (126% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Subaru Forester
Fail rate by area
- Suspension4.1%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Tyres2.4%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.43%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.82%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.42%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.42%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.82%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.61%)
Other years
Every Subaru Forester year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Subaru Forester reliable?
2018 Subaru Foresters fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Forester years (3,295 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Subaru Forester MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.43% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.76% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Subaru Forester have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Subaru Forester shows 36,141 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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