Subaru Legacy MOT Results
Registered in 200356.0% pass rate
            from 361 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Legacy is unusually good or bad.
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                    18% fail on
                    Suspension
                    
                
                
                - 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
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                    6.9% fail on
                    Anti-roll bars
                    
                
                
                - 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Ball joint
- 0.55% fail on Linkage
- 0.55% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
 
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                    3.0% fail on
                    Suspension arms
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Ball joint
- 0.83% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
 
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                    2.2% fail on
                    Springs
                    
                
                
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                    1.7% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                
                
                - 1.7% fail on Coil spring
 
- 0.55% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
 
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                    1.7% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                
                
                
- 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
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                    1.7% fail on
                    Sub-frames
                    
                    (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 1.1% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
 
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                    0.55% fail on
                    Other suspension component
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.28% fail on Ball joint
 
- 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
 
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                    13% fail on
                    Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
                    
                
                
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                    3.3% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                
                
                - 3.3% fail on Headlamp
 
- 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Headlamp aim
                    
                
                
                - 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
 
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                    2.2% fail on
                    Front and rear fog lamps
                    
                
                
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                    2.2% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                
                
                - 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
 
 
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                    2.2% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                
                
                
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Electrical equipment
                    
                
                
                - 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Position lamps
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Position lamp
 
 
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                    3.3% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                
                
                
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                    13% fail on
                    Noise, emissions and leaks
                    
                    (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    12% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                    (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    12% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                    (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 6.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.28% fail on Non catalyst emissions
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Compression ignition
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
 
 
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                    12% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                    (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Fluid leaks
                    
                
                
                - 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
 
 
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                    12% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                    (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    10.0% fail on
                    Body, chassis, structure
                    
                
                
                - 5.3% fail on Exhaust system
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                    4.4% fail on
                    Transmission
                    
                
                
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                    4.2% fail on
                    Drive shafts
                    
                
                
                - 4.2% fail on Joints
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Prop shafts
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Joints
 
 
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                    4.2% fail on
                    Drive shafts
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.7% fail on
                    Integral vehicle structure
                    
                
                
                - 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
 
- 0.55% fail on Bumpers
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Chassis
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Chassis condition
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Body
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Mounting fixings
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Boot lid
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Boot lid condition
 
 
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                    8.6% fail on
                    Brakes
                    
                    (39% better than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 
                
                    4.2% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                    (46% better than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 
                
                    3.3% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
                - 
                
                    2.8% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
 
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                    0.55% fail on
                    Decelerometer
                    
                    (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
 
 
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
                    
                
                
                - 
                
                    1.1% fail on
                    Rbt (sp)
                    
                
                
                - 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
 
 
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Rbt (sp)
                    
                
                
                
- 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Parking brake efficiency (sp)
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
 
 
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                    3.3% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Mechanical brake components
                    
                
                
                - 
                
                    2.2% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                - 2.2% fail on Brake pads
 
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                    0.83% fail on
                    Brake discs and  drums
                    
                
                
                - 0.83% fail on Brake discs
 
 
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                    2.2% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                
- 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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                    0.55% fail on
                    ABS / EBS / ESC
                    
                
                
                - 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Service brake pedal or hand lever
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Hand lever
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Other components and prescribed areas
                    
                
                
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Prescribed areas
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
 
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Prescribed areas
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    4.2% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                    (46% better than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    6.9% fail on
                    Visibility
                    
                
                
                - 4.4% fail on Wipers
- 3.0% fail on Washers
- 0.28% fail on Bonnet
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Condition of glass
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Windscreen
 
 
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                    5.3% fail on
                    Tyres
                    
                
                
                - 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 2.2% fail on Condition
 
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                    3.0% fail on
                    Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
                    
                
                
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Seat belts
                    
                
                
                - 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.83% fail on Condition
 
- 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
 
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Seat belts
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Steering
                    
                    (75% better than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.55% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                    (83% better than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.55% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2003 cars)
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Power steering
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Other components
 
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                    0.28% fail on
                    Steering play
                    
                
                
                - 0.28% fail on Steering rack
 
 
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                    0.55% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                    (83% better than other 2003 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.55% fail on
                    Identification of the vehicle
                    
                
                
                - 0.55% fail on Registration plates
 

 
             
             
            