SUBARU OUTBACK MOT Pass Rate
80.8% of 2,811 SUBARU OUTBACK MOT tests pass.
The OUTBACK's pass rate of 80.8% is in line with the average across all SUBARU models, at 80.1%.
The SUBARU OUTBACK has a pass rate of 80.8%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUBARU OUTBACK tested at 0–3 years pass 96.9% of the time, compared with just 64.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.9% | 65 | 30,613 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.8% | 460 | 42,042 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.8% | 921 | 76,865 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.5% | 703 | 115,211 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.5% | 662 | 126,336 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUBARU OUTBACK
The most common reason the SUBARU OUTBACK fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.4% | not working |
| Suspension | 49.4% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 34.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 20.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.4% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 10.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.7% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | inscription illegible |
Related SUBARU models
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 80.3% pass rate
- SUBARU FORESTER — 75.0% pass rate
- SUBARU LEGACY — 71.1% pass rate
- SUBARU XV — 84.3% pass rate