Subaru Legacy MOT Results
Registered in 201169.6% pass rate
from 517 tests in 2021
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Legacy is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp
- 0.58% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.5% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.77% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.77% fail on
Flashing type
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0.19% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.19% fail on Position lamp
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0.19% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
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7.2% fail on
Suspension
(36% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.77% fail on Ball joint
- 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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2.1% fail on
Springs
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Coil spring (54% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.77% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Ball joint
- 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.39% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.19% fail on Ball joint
- 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
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2.9% fail on
Suspension arms
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6.8% fail on
Brakes
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.3% fail on Brake pads
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1.2% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.2% fail on Brake discs
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2.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.9% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Electronic stability control (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.19% fail on Electronic braking system
- 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Brake performance
(76% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.39% fail on
Rbt
- 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
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0.39% fail on
Rbt
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0.39% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.39% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.39% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.39% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.39% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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6.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(150% worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(160% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.19% fail on Particulate filter
- 0.19% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.9% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
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3.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
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6.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(160% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Tyres
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth
- 2.1% fail on Condition
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2.1% fail on
Visibility
(56% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Wipers
- 0.97% fail on Washers
- 0.19% fail on Bonnet
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2.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
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0.58% fail on
Transmission
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0.58% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.58% fail on Joints
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0.58% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.19% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.19% fail on Hose
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0.97% fail on
Steering
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0.77% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.58% fail on Track rod end
- 0.19% fail on Drag link end
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0.19% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.19% fail on Steering rack
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0.77% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.39% fail on Condition
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
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0.19% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.19% fail on Registration plates
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0.19% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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Subaru Legacy/Outback (2009 - 2014)
Capable and solidly built. Spacious interior. Works well with Lineartronic gearbox. Revised from late 2013 and much improved.