Subaru Legacy MOT Results

Registered in 2007
64.5% pass rate
from 577 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2007 cars)
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Legacy is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.87% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.87% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.87% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.52% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.52% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.17% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.17% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.52% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.52% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.17% fail on Chassis
      • 0.17% fail on Chassis condition
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates

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