Subaru Outback MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Outback. Check any Outback by registration number below.
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75.8%
Avg Pass Rate
-9.9%
vs Subaru Avg
21
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Subaru Outback — MOT Reliability Overview
The Subaru Outback has an average MOT pass rate of 75.8%, which is 9.9 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 Outback on the road.
The most common reasons a Subaru Outback fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 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, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. If you are preparing your Outback 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.
Typical mileage for the Outback is around 44,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Outback, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used Subaru 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 Outback performs at MOT across different model years.
2022
Based on 272 vehicles
70k mi
2021
Based on 742 vehicles
1.4%
6.4%
44k mi
2020
Based on 614 vehicles
1.9%
10.6%
43k mi
2019
Based on 1,553 vehicles
2.9%
7.7%
31k mi
65k mi
2018
Based on 1,640 vehicles
2.7%
9.7%
69k mi
2017
Based on 1,148 vehicles
3.4%
8.9%
79k mi
2016
Based on 1,882 vehicles
2.7%
11.6%
2015
Based on 1,977 vehicles
3.6%
16.6%
162k mi
2014
Based on 573 vehicles
2.6%
14.2%
162k mi
2013
Based on 600 vehicles
4.3%
20.3%
152k mi
2012
Based on 593 vehicles
7.7%
27.7%
168k mi
2011
Based on 1,232 vehicles
4.9%
22.8%
2010
Based on 1,149 vehicles
6.1%
24.5%
2009
Based on 755 vehicles
5.8%
21.9%
2008
Based on 522 vehicles
9.8%
27.3%
2007
Based on 885 vehicles
6.8%
28.8%
2006
Based on 1,016 vehicles
6.1%
26.6%
2005
Based on 674 vehicles
6.7%
32.5%
2004
Based on 551 vehicles
6.4%
27.2%
2003
Based on 12,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
26k mi
44k mi
85k mi
0
Based on 8,608 vehicles
89k mi
Top MOT Failures — Subaru Outback
The most common reasons a Subaru Outback fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
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
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Typical Mileage — Subaru Outback
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2003 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Outback.
At 3 Years
26,000
miles
At 5 Years
44,000
miles
At 10 Years
85,000
miles
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Subaru Outback — Frequently Asked Questions
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