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Subaru Legacy MOT Results

Registered in 2004
59.9% pass rate
from 698 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Legacy is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.43% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.72% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.43% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.14% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.86% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.86% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.86% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.29% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.5% fail on Spark ignition (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.57% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.57% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Load security
      • 0.14% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.14% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.43% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment

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