Subaru Outback MOT Results

Registered in 2005

55.6% pass rate

from 441 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Outback is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 7.3% fail on Headlamp
- 7.3% fail on Stop lamp (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.1% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.45% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.45% fail on Position lamp
- 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.23% fail on Horn
17% fail on Suspension
- 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.68% fail on Linkage
  - 0.68% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.45% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.5% fail on Ball joint
  - 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.91% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.91% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.45% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.45% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
13% fail on Brakes
- 4.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.5% fail on Rbt
      - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    - 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
  - 0.91% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.45% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (23 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.23% fail on Rbt
      - 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
- 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.91% fail on Brake discs
- 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.45% fail on Lever
- 0.45% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.45% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.3% fail on Transmission
  - 3.9% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.9% fail on Joints
  - 0.45% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.45% fail on Joints
- 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  - 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.23% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.91% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.68% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.23% fail on Pipe
- 0.45% fail on Chassis
  - 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.45% fail on Doors
  - 0.45% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.45% fail on Door condition
- 0.23% fail on Towbar
  - 0.23% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.23% fail on Load security
  - 0.23% fail on Tailgate
    - 0.23% fail on Tailgate condition
9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 9.1% fail on Spark ignition (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.45% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
7.7% fail on Visibility
- 4.8% fail on Washers
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.23% fail on Bonnet
- 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.23% fail on Windscreen
4.5% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 1.6% fail on Condition
2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
0.91% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.68% fail on Condition
  - 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
0.45% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.45% fail on Attachment
0.23% fail on Steering
- 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.23% fail on Track rod end