2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Subaru Legacy MOT pass rate and common faults

446 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 446 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.8%
  3. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault4.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    17 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    21 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.0%
  2. Brakes17.5%
  3. Suspension13.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.2%
  5. Tyres10.3%
  6. Body & chassis4.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Subaru Legacy?

In 2024, 65.7% of 2011 Subaru Legacy cars passed their MOT first time, across 446 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Subaru Legacy?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Subaru Legacy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).