Subaru Outback MOT Results

Registered in 2011
68.5% pass rate
from 603 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Outback is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.00% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Electronic stability control (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.66% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.66% fail on Electronic parking brake (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 7.3% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (96% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (27 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.33% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.17% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.00% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.83% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.00% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.50% fail on Transmission
      • 0.50% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.50% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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