Subaru Legacy MOT Results

Registered in 2006

60.1% pass rate

from 857 tests in 2021

(11% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Legacy is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Suspension
- 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Linkage
  - 0.70% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.9% fail on Ball joint
  - 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.3% fail on Springs (54% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Coil springs (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Mounting
- 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.35% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.12% fail on Axles
  - 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 4.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.1% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.82% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.70% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.12% fail on Switch
- 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 9.5% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 5.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 4.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.93% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
  - 0.47% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
8.6% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.8% fail on Rbt
      - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.7% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.70% fail on Brake discs
- 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.93% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.70% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.35% fail on Pedal
  - 0.35% fail on Hand lever
- 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.23% fail on Lever
- 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.9% fail on Transmission
  - 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
    - 2.8% fail on Joints
  - 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.12% fail on Prop shaft
- 0.23% fail on Chassis
  - 0.23% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.23% fail on Bumpers
- 0.12% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.12% fail on Body
  - 0.12% fail on Other body component
- 0.12% fail on Doors
  - 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition
- 0.12% fail on Seats
  - 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
5.0% fail on Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth (44% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Size/type
4.3% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 1.8% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Bonnet
- 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.12% fail on Windscreen
1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates
0.70% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Power steering
  - 0.23% fail on Operation
  - 0.12% fail on Other components
- 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.12% fail on Track rod end
- 0.12% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.12% fail on Steering rack
0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (85% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.35% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.35% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.35% fail on Attachment