MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Subaru : Outback
Subaru Outback
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2003 | 20 | 90% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 2004 | 209 | 58.37% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2005 | 284 | 54.58% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2006 | 444 | 55.41% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2007 | 396 | 59.6% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2008 | 239 | 58.58% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2009 | 335 | 57.61% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2010 | 465 | 62.58% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2011 | 514 | 63.42% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2012 | 295 | 68.14% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2013 | 275 | 72.36% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2014 | 234 | 76.92% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2015 | 794 | 83.25% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2016 | 751 | 84.95% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2017 | 471 | 86.62% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2018 | 653 | 89.28% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2019 | 605 | 89.59% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. |
| 2020 | 257 | 91.83% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. |
| 2021 | 31 | 96.77% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2022 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 7,274
Average Subaru Outback pass rate: 74.33%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 20% |
| 2 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 16% |
| 3 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 4 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 6 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 7% |
| 7 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 8 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 6% |
| 9 | Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 6% |
| 10 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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