MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Subaru : Forester : 2007

Subaru Forester 2007

Tests: 856

Pass rate: 60.05%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major17%
2Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major16%
3Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major14%
4Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major13%
5Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major11%
6Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major11%
7Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major11%
8Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.8.2.1.2(c)Major7%
9Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major7%
10Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major6%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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