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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Legacy Outback. Check any Legacy Outback by registration number below.

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91.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.0%

vs Subaru Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Subaru Legacy Outback — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru Legacy Outback has an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, which is 6.0 percentage points above the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Legacy Outback is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Subaru Legacy Outback, 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 Outback performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 70 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

2009

Based on 220 vehicles

89.1%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2008

Based on 303 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

99k mi

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

2007

Based on 321 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Mileage at 10yr

199k mi

2006

Based on 271 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

2005

Based on 607 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

187k mi

2004

Based on 211 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

2003

Based on 193 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

215k mi

2002

Based on 136 vehicles

88.2%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

196k mi

2001

Based on 98 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

2000

Based on 65 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

Subaru Impreza

91.7% pass rate

Subaru Forester 2.0d-l Cvt

94.1% pass rate

Subaru Xv ( G4 )

98.1% pass rate

Subaru Outback 2.0d (bm/br)

92.4% pass rate

Subaru WRX

94.5% pass rate

Subaru Impreza Gl

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Subaru Legacy Outback

Subaru Legacy Outback — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru Legacy Outback MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru Legacy Outback?
The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru Legacy Outback is 91.7% compared to the Subaru average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Subaru Legacy Outback?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Subaru Legacy Outback reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, the Subaru Legacy Outback is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Subaru Legacy Outback?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Subaru Legacy Outback?
Typical mileage for the Subaru Legacy Outback: 187,680 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Legacy Outback to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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