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 2024reporting 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 2024period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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