Subaru Outback MOT Results

Registered in 2010
66.1% pass rate
from 558 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Outback is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (23 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.90% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.90% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.90% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.54% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Electronic stability control (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Decelerometer (27 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (28 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic parking brake (21 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.1% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.36% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.54% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.18% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.18% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Hose
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.18% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Steering
    • 0.18% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition

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