Subaru Outback MOT Results

Registered in 2004
53.5% pass rate
from 310 tests in 2021
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Outback is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Suspension arm
    • 9.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 5.2% fail on Sub-frames (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Sub-frame (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.65% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.97% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.97% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.65% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.32% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.32% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.32% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Transmission
      • 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Tank
    • 0.97% fail on Doors
      • 0.97% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.97% fail on Door condition
    • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.65% fail on Chassis
      • 0.65% fail on Chassis condition
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.65% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.65% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.97% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.97% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.97% fail on Lever
    • 0.65% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.65% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.65% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.32% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.32% fail on Undertray
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.65% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.97% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.65% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.32% fail on Steering
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end

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