Subaru Outback
MOT data from 11,967 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 84.2%. Average mileage at test: 86,594 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 594 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 243 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 239 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 197 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 191 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 157 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 148 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 132 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 129 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 117 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8,073 | 84.9% |
| Diesel | 3,883 | 82.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 367 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2005 | 439 | 71.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 657 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2007 | 563 | 72.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | |||
| 2008 | 318 | 71.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 456 | 76.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 761 | 79.8% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2011 | 811 | 81.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 408 | 75% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2013 | 360 | 80.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2014 | 333 | 85.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a wheel bearing excessively rough, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 1,304 | 85.4% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2016 | 1,158 | 90.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2017 | 723 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 1,049 | 91.4% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2019 | 1,029 | 92.5% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 404 | 91.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2021 | 780 | 94.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
32,932 mi
Median
43,669 mi
75th percentile
68,409 mi
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