Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Subaru Forester (2015–2017) Reliability

The Subaru Forester (2015–2017) scores 62/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. Estimated used prices span €6,800–€12,200.

Composite Score
62
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2015–2017
Est. used price€6,800–€12,200
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue24
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2013–2019 · 2026 report · n=2399
2399 complaints across 5 sampled year(s); resolved model="FORESTER"
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28
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=17714
17,714 UK MOT tests · overall 24.9% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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75
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=13502
13,502 UK MOT tests · overall 26.3% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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72
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 17,714 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
75
9.7% fail vs 10.9% fleet
1,013 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
76
16.4% fail vs 19.2% fleet
5,718 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
73
29.5% fail vs 32.1% fleet
4,880 tests
Age 15–20 yrs
77
31.7% fail vs 38.8% fleet
6,103 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Pins and bushes
1,602
24.0%
#2
Headlamp
1,376
20.6%
#3
Registration plate lamp(s)
1,250
18.7%
#4
Ball joint dust cover
1,245
18.6%
#5
Component mounting prescribed areas
1,205
18.0%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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