Subaru Legacy reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 6,856 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 6,856 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 63% of Subaru Legacy cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Legacy tends to fail
Share of Subaru Legacy cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on seat belts, steering, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Subaru Legacy reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Subaru Legacy is about average for its age: 63% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Subaru Legacy?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Subaru Legacy in 2024: 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Subaru Legacy MOT?
For Subaru Legacy cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (6.2% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).