Subaru Outback MOT Results

Registered in 2016

87.4% pass rate

from 775 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Outback is unusually good or bad.

3.7% fail on Visibility
- 3.0% fail on Wipers
- 0.26% fail on Bonnet (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.26% fail on Windscreen
- 0.26% fail on Washers
3.1% fail on Brakes
- 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.65% fail on Brake discs
- 0.52% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.26% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.77% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.65% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  - 0.13% fail on Headlamp
- 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.26% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket
2.8% fail on Tyres
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 0.77% fail on Tread depth
0.77% fail on Suspension (63% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.13% fail on Springs
  - 0.13% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.13% fail on Coil spring
- 0.13% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint
0.77% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.65% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Transmission
  - 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.13% fail on Joints
0.52% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.52% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.26% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.13% fail on Particulate filter
    - 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.26% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.13% fail on Registration plates

Read the Honest John Review

Subaru Outback (2014 - 2021)
Supremely confident in all weathers and on all roads, excellent level of standard equipment, large boot and spacious cabin.