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Check MOT history for any Subaru by registration number, or explore MOT pass rates and common failures across 128 Subaru models.

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85.7%

Avg Pass Rate

128

Models

448

Data Sets

Excellent

Reliability

About Subaru MOT Reliability

Subaru has 128 models in the UK MOT testing database, with an overall average pass rate of 85.7%. This places Subaru among the more reliable manufacturers on UK roads, with the majority of models achieving above-average MOT pass rates.

The most reliable Subaru models by MOT pass rate are 4WD (100.0%), Impreza Gl (100.0%), and Levorg Gt-s (100.0%). If you are looking for a used Subaru with the best chance of a clean MOT, these models are worth considering.

Before buying any used Subaru, we recommend checking the full MOT history by registration number. This will show you every test result, advisory, and failure since 2005 — giving you a clear picture of how the vehicle has been maintained. You can also check for write-off history, outstanding finance, and mileage anomalies.

Subaru Models — MOT Pass Rates

Select a model to view detailed MOT reliability data, common failures, and mileage statistics.

4WD

0

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Impreza Gl

0

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Levorg Gt-s

2016

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Xv I Se Symmetrical Awd Cvt

0

MOT Pass Rate100.0%

Forester 2.0i Mt

2015

MOT Pass Rate98.9%

Levorg Gt - S

2016

MOT Pass Rate98.8%

Forester 2.0d Mt

2014

MOT Pass Rate98.7%

Brz Se Lux Ltd

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate98.7%

Outback 2.0d-s Es

2015–2016

MOT Pass Rate98.6%

Outback 2.5i-s Es

2015–2017

MOT Pass Rate98.5%

Outback 2.5i Es

2016

MOT Pass Rate98.4%

G4

2012–2013

MOT Pass Rate98.3%

Outback 2.0d Es

2015–2016

MOT Pass Rate98.2%

Forester 2.0i Cvt

2013–2015

MOT Pass Rate98.0%

Forester 2.0 Td-e

2009

MOT Pass Rate98.0%

Legacy (bm/br)

2010–2011

MOT Pass Rate97.8%

Xv ( G5 )

2018–2020

MOT Pass Rate97.8%

Wrx Sti W

2014–2015

MOT Pass Rate97.8%

Forester 2.0xt Cvt

2013–2017

MOT Pass Rate97.4%

Xv I Se Prem E Boxer Awd Cvt

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate97.3%

Xv 2.0i ( G4 )

2012–2017

MOT Pass Rate97.3%

Xv ( G4 )

2012–2014

MOT Pass Rate96.6%

Xv 2.0i

2012–2017

MOT Pass Rate96.4%

Impreza 2.0r

2006–2010

MOT Pass Rate95.3%

Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate95.2%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged

Forester 2.0 Td-5

2010–2011

MOT Pass Rate95.2%

Legacy Outback 2.0d

2008–2009

MOT Pass Rate95.2%

Legacy (bl/bps)

2004–2008

MOT Pass Rate94.8%

Impreza R

0

MOT Pass Rate94.7%

Forester 2.0d-l Cvt

2015–2016

MOT Pass Rate94.6%

Outback 2.0d (bm/br)

2010–2014

MOT Pass Rate94.5%

Outback Limited Sym Awd Cvt

2021

MOT Pass Rate94.3%

Forester 2.0 Td3-e

2012–2013

MOT Pass Rate94.3%

Forester 2.0 Td-e-5

2010–2011

MOT Pass Rate94.2%

Justy 1.0 Trend

2008

MOT Pass Rate94.0%

Legacy (bl/bp)

2003–2010

MOT Pass Rate94.0%

Legacy Outback 3.0r

2006–2008

MOT Pass Rate94.0%

Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate93.9%

Impreza 2.0r-s

2008

MOT Pass Rate93.9%

Forester 2.0 Td

2009–2011

MOT Pass Rate93.9%

Impreza (gd/gg)

2001–2007

MOT Pass Rate93.8%

Xv I Se E Boxer Awd Cvt

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate93.7%

Xv 2.0d

2012–2014

MOT Pass Rate93.6%

Forester 2.0x

2008–2010

MOT Pass Rate93.3%

Outback Field Sym Awd Cvt

2021

MOT Pass Rate93.2%

Justy G3x Nh

2003–2007

MOT Pass Rate93.1%

Justy 1.0 Active

2008–2009

MOT Pass Rate93.0%

BRZ

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate92.9%

Justy G3x

2003–2008

MOT Pass Rate92.7%

Legacy 2.0r (bl/bp)

2006

MOT Pass Rate92.7%

Wrx Sti

2016

MOT Pass Rate92.6%

Forester 2.0xs

2011–2012

MOT Pass Rate92.2%

WRX

0–2019

MOT Pass Rate92.1%

Forester 2.5xt

2008–2009

MOT Pass Rate91.8%

Levorg

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate91.8%

Outback Se Sym-al Awd Cvt

0

MOT Pass Rate91.7%

Legacy Outback

2000–2010

MOT Pass Rate91.7%

Legacy (be/bh)

1999–2003

MOT Pass Rate91.7%

Forester 2.0 Td3

2011–2012

MOT Pass Rate91.6%

Impreza 2.0 Gx

2003–2005

MOT Pass Rate91.5%

Tribeca

0–2009

MOT Pass Rate91.5%

Forester 2.0x-5

2010

MOT Pass Rate91.4%

Crosstrek

0

MOT Pass Rate90.3%

Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal Awd

0–2013

MOT Pass Rate90.1%

Forester 2.5xs

2010

MOT Pass Rate88.9%

Impreza Wrx Sti

0–2011

MOT Pass Rate88.5%

Impreza 1.5r

2007–2009

MOT Pass Rate88.2%

Unclassified

0

MOT Pass Rate87.3%

Outback Touring Sym Awd Cvt

2021

MOT Pass Rate86.7%

Impreza Sport Awd

0

MOT Pass Rate86.4%

Exiga

0–2010

MOT Pass Rate86.0%

Forester X

0–2013

MOT Pass Rate85.7%

Forester Xs

0

MOT Pass Rate85.7%

Impreza Wrx Sti Type-uk

0

MOT Pass Rate85.7%

Libero

1993–1998

MOT Pass Rate85.2%

Justy

0–2010

MOT Pass Rate85.2%

Impreza Sti

0

MOT Pass Rate84.6%

Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk

0

MOT Pass Rate84.6%

Outback Se Nav Symawd Cvt

0

MOT Pass Rate83.3%

Impreza

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate83.1%

Forester X Auto

0–2013

MOT Pass Rate83.1%

Impreza Wrx

0–2007

MOT Pass Rate82.5%

Forester X Boxer Diesel

0–2013

MOT Pass Rate82.5%

Ascent

0

MOT Pass Rate81.8%

Legacy Se Navplus Cvt

0

MOT Pass Rate81.8%

XV

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate80.6%

Exiga Gt

0

MOT Pass Rate80.0%

Vivio

0

MOT Pass Rate80.0%

E 12

1996–1997

MOT Pass Rate79.3%

Samba

0

MOT Pass Rate78.9%

Forester X D

0

MOT Pass Rate78.6%

Legacy

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate78.0%

Outback Se Nav+ Box D Sym Awd

0–2013

MOT Pass Rate77.3%

284 4wd Pick Up

0–1992

MOT Pass Rate77.0%

284

0

MOT Pass Rate76.9%

Impreza Wrx Turbo

0

MOT Pass Rate76.9%

Sambar

0

MOT Pass Rate76.9%

Forester Xs Auto

0–2012

MOT Pass Rate76.8%

Forestr

0–2016

MOT Pass Rate76.5%
Top failure: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

Outback R Auto

0

MOT Pass Rate76.5%

Outback Se

0

MOT Pass Rate76.5%

Outback Se Auto

0–2006

MOT Pass Rate76.4%

SVX

0–1992

MOT Pass Rate75.9%

Outback

0–2022

MOT Pass Rate75.8%

Legacy Se Boxer Diesel

0

MOT Pass Rate75.0%

Tribeca B9 5 Seats A

0

MOT Pass Rate74.1%

Forester Xc D

0–2011

MOT Pass Rate73.9%

Forester

0–2021

MOT Pass Rate73.4%

Outback Se Boxer D Symawd

0

MOT Pass Rate73.3%

Outback Se Nav Box Symawd

0

MOT Pass Rate73.3%

Sumo

0

MOT Pass Rate73.3%

Forester Xc Boxer Diesel

0–2013

MOT Pass Rate73.2%

Outback Rn Auto

0

MOT Pass Rate72.2%

Imprezza

0

MOT Pass Rate72.0%

Tribeca B9 7 Seats A

0

MOT Pass Rate71.0%

Mv Pickup

0–1994

MOT Pass Rate70.6%

Impreza Gx Awd

0

MOT Pass Rate69.6%

Forester Xc Boxer D 4wd

0

MOT Pass Rate69.2%

Forester Xsnavplus Boxerd

0

MOT Pass Rate68.4%

B9 Tribeca

0–2008

MOT Pass Rate68.3%

Forester Xs Navplus Box Diesel

0

MOT Pass Rate66.7%

Legacy R

0

MOT Pass Rate65.4%

Forester Xen Auto

0

MOT Pass Rate64.7%

Forester Xs Navplus D

0

MOT Pass Rate64.3%

Legacy R Auto

0–2006

MOT Pass Rate64.2%

Forester X Boxer D 4wd

0

MOT Pass Rate63.6%

Forester Xe

0

MOT Pass Rate63.6%

Xv D Se Symmetrical Awd

0–2012

MOT Pass Rate54.0%

Subaru MOT — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Subaru MOT checks and reliability.

What is the average MOT pass rate for Subaru?
The average MOT pass rate across all Subaru models is 85.7%. This is based on 448 data sets covering 128 models.
How many Subaru models have MOT data available?
We have MOT reliability data for 128 Subaru models, including pass rates, common failure points, and mileage statistics.
What are the most reliable Subaru models?
The most reliable Subaru models by MOT pass rate are: 4WD (100.0%), Impreza Gl (100.0%), Levorg Gt-s (100.0%). View each model page for detailed failure analysis.
How do I check the MOT history of a Subaru?
Enter your Subaru's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the full MOT history including pass/fail results, mileage readings, advisories, and any dangerous defects — completely free.
What are common MOT failures on Subaru vehicles?
Common MOT failures vary by model and age. Click on any Subaru model listed on this page to see its specific top 5 failure points, failure rates, and which components are most likely to cause problems.

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