2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Subaru Outback MOT pass rate and common faults

256 MOT tests in 2024. 64.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time64.1%
Failed or needed repairs35.9%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 256 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  5. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative2.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.3%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.1%
  2. Suspension19.9%
  3. Brakes15.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  6. Body & chassis2.7%
  7. Tyres2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn23.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 Outback?

In 2024, 64.1% of 2013 Subaru Outback cars passed their MOT first time, across 256 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Subaru Outback reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).