Subaru Legacy MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Legacy. Check any Legacy by registration number below.
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78.0%
Avg Pass Rate
-7.7%
vs Subaru Avg
33
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Subaru Legacy — MOT Reliability Overview
The Subaru Legacy has an average MOT pass rate of 78.0%, which is 7.7 percentage points below the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Legacy on the road.
The most common reasons a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, exhaust system leaking or insecure. If you are preparing your Legacy for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Subaru Legacy, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Subaru Legacy performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 70 vehicles
7.1%
4.8%
149k mi
2020
Based on 117 vehicles
3.0%
20.9%
131k mi
2019
Based on 159 vehicles
4.4%
15.4%
148k mi
170k mi
2018
Based on 155 vehicles
4.5%
13.6%
144k mi
2017
Based on 136 vehicles
4.4%
22.0%
2016
Based on 176 vehicles
1.8%
19.5%
2015
Based on 81 vehicles
2.4%
19.0%
2014
Based on 53 vehicles
6.3%
21.9%
148k mi
2013
Based on 466 vehicles
5.0%
27.0%
140k mi
2012
Based on 653 vehicles
5.6%
22.5%
146k mi
2011
Based on 1,120 vehicles
7.3%
21.5%
2010
Based on 1,114 vehicles
6.9%
26.7%
2009
Based on 983 vehicles
8.6%
28.6%
2008
Based on 936 vehicles
7.1%
27.9%
2007
Based on 1,168 vehicles
5.7%
19.7%
2006
Based on 1,619 vehicles
5.8%
25.2%
2005
Based on 1,421 vehicles
6.3%
27.3%
2004
Based on 1,237 vehicles
5.9%
22.3%
2003
Based on 571 vehicles
8.0%
23.2%
2002
Based on 316 vehicles
3.5%
19.2%
2001
Based on 383 vehicles
5.0%
20.7%
2000
Based on 276 vehicles
5.0%
18.8%
1999
Based on 230 vehicles
3.3%
25.3%
1998
Based on 806 vehicles
2.2%
25.3%
177k mi
1997
Based on 764 vehicles
3.9%
47.1%
1996
Based on 680 vehicles
2.9%
11.8%
1995
Based on 530 vehicles
0.0%
7.7%
1994
Based on 295 vehicles
0.0%
18.8%
1993
Based on 224 vehicles
0.0%
6.5%
1992
Based on 40 vehicles
0.0%
1991
Based on 102 vehicles
1990
Based on 96 vehicles
0
Based on 7,324 vehicles
112k mi
Top MOT Failures — Subaru Legacy
The most common reasons a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Exhaust system leaking or insecure
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
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Nearside
Rear Offside
Offside
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Subaru Legacy — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Subaru Legacy MOT and reliability.
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