2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Subaru Outback MOT pass rate and common faults

593 MOT tests in 2024. 88.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.0%
Failed or needed repairs12.0%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 593 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    12 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.5%
  9. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Lights & electrics3.9%
  3. Brakes2.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Wheels0.5%
  8. Seat belt installation check0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Subaru Outback?

In 2024, 88.0% of 2019 Subaru Outback cars passed their MOT first time, across 593 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Subaru Outback?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Subaru Outback reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).