2019 Subaru Forester · 2,975 MOT tests
2019 Subaru Forester reliability
2019 Subaru Foresters fail 9.3% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Forester years (2,975 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- 9.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 29,145
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,975
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.2% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Subaru Forester
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Tyres2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Suspension1.2%
- Brakes1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.95%
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.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.81%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.74%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.47%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.37%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.58%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.48%)
Other years
Every Subaru Forester year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Subaru Forester reliable?
2019 Subaru Foresters fail 9.3% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Forester years (2,975 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Subaru Forester MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.95% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.38% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Subaru Forester have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Subaru Forester shows 29,145 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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