SUBARU OUTBACK MOT pass rate
81.2% of 10,958 SUBARU OUTBACK MOT tests pass.
The OUTBACK's pass rate of 81.2% is in line with the average across all SUBARU models, at 80.9%.
The SUBARU OUTBACK has a pass rate of 81.2%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUBARU OUTBACK tested at 0–3 years pass 93.5% of the time, compared with just 65.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.5% | 566 | 27,339 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.9% | 2,222 | 41,967 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.9% | 3,467 | 76,344 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.3% | 2,438 | 114,006 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.5% | 2,265 | 126,745 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 58.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 50.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 35.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 19.2% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 13.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 1.5% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | Inscription illegible |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related SUBARU models
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 82.1% pass rate
- SUBARU FORESTER — 75.6% pass rate
- SUBARU XV — 85.1% pass rate
- SUBARU LEGACY — 71.2% 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 OUTBACK?
- 81.2% of SUBARU OUTBACK MOT tests pass, based on 10,958 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUBARU OUTBACK?
- The most common reason the SUBARU OUTBACK fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SUBARU OUTBACK'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.