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Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,199 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,199 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and emissions & leaks.
93%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 89% of peers
+7.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,199 tests · fleet 85%
93%
Where the Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on suspension, emissions & leaks, brakes.
Share of 4 to 7 years Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT holds up well for its age: 93% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 89% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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