Subaru Legacy MOT Results

Registered in 2000

54.0% pass rate

from 213 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Legacy is unusually good or bad.

21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 5.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 4.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.7% fail on Headlamp
- 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.47% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.47% fail on Position lamp
- 0.47% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.47% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.47% fail on Individual direction indicators
21% fail on Suspension
- 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage
  - 0.94% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.94% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.47% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.9% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.94% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  - 0.47% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.94% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.94% fail on Springs
  - 0.94% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.47% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers
15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Transmission
  - 5.2% fail on Drive shafts
    - 5.2% fail on Joints
- 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.94% fail on Body
  - 0.94% fail on Other body component (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Boot lid (22 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Boot lid condition (23 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Chassis
  - 0.47% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.47% fail on Cabs
  - 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas
11% fail on Brakes
- 7.0% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.8% fail on Rbt
      - 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.94% fail on Decelerometer (21 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      - 0.94% fail on Service brake performance (22 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.94% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.94% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.47% fail on Rbt
      - 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.94% fail on Brake discs
- 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.47% fail on Pedal
- 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.47% fail on Lever
- 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.47% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.47% fail on Anti-lock braking system
11% fail on Visibility
- 5.6% fail on Wipers
- 4.7% fail on Washers
- 0.94% fail on Bonnet (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.47% fail on View to rear
  - 0.47% fail on Mirrors
9.9% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Power steering
  - 0.47% fail on Operation
  - 0.47% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.47% fail on Other components
- 0.94% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.47% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.47% fail on Track rod end
- 0.47% fail on Steering play
  - 0.47% fail on Steering rack
8.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.94% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.5% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
4.2% fail on Tyres
- 2.8% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.47% fail on Size/type
1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.9% fail on Registration plates