SUBARU LEGACY MOT pass rate
71.2% of 8,154 SUBARU LEGACY MOT tests pass.
The LEGACY passes 71.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SUBARU models (80.9%).
The SUBARU LEGACY passes 71.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUBARU LEGACY tested at 0–3 years pass 90.6% of the time, compared with just 69.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.6% | 32 | 83,979 miles |
| 3–6 years | 81.6% | 223 | 94,019 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.9% | 308 | 106,862 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.2% | 2,335 | 102,385 miles |
| 15+ years | 69.7% | 5,256 | 115,414 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUBARU LEGACY
The most common reason the SUBARU LEGACY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 55.9% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 33.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 28.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 16.8% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 15.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 3.7% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Inscription illegible |
Related SUBARU models
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 82.1% pass rate
- SUBARU FORESTER — 75.6% pass rate
- SUBARU OUTBACK — 81.2% pass rate
- SUBARU XV — 85.1% pass rate
- SUBARU WRX — 93.1% pass rate
- SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR — 95.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUBARU LEGACY?
- 71.2% of SUBARU LEGACY MOT tests pass, based on 8,154 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUBARU LEGACY?
- The most common reason the SUBARU LEGACY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SUBARU LEGACY's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SUBARU service history guide for how to check and keep one.