2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Subaru Legacy MOT pass rate and common faults

187 MOT tests in 2024. 68.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time68.5%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.7%
  2. Brakes19.8%
  3. Suspension12.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  5. Tyres4.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%

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 2013 Subaru Legacy?

In 2024, 68.5% of 2013 Subaru Legacy cars passed their MOT first time, across 187 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Subaru Legacy?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Subaru Legacy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).