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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Justy. Check any Justy by registration number below.

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85.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.5%

vs Subaru Avg

22

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Subaru Justy — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru Justy has an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Justy is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Subaru Justy fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Justy for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Subaru Justy, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Subaru Justy performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 119 vehicles

64.7%Below Average
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

40.3%

2009

Based on 575 vehicles

71.3%Average
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

30.1%

2008

Based on 596 vehicles

75.5%Good
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

21.5%

2007

Based on 104 vehicles

53.8%Below Average
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

10.5%

Retest Rate

45.6%

2006

Based on 387 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2005

Based on 568 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

2004

Based on 614 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2003

Based on 480 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

2002

Based on 274 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

68k mi

2001

Based on 369 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

79k mi

2000

Based on 484 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

63k mi

1999

Based on 758 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

87k mi

1998

Based on 831 vehicles

86.6%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.8%

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

1997

Based on 998 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

26.7%

1996

Based on 813 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

1995

Based on 418 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

1994

Based on 189 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

1993

Based on 255 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

1992

Based on 262 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

1991

Based on 203 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

1990

Based on 137 vehicles

86.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%

0

Based on 824 vehicles

78.3%Good
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Top MOT Failures — Subaru Justy

The most common reasons a Subaru Justy fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.6%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.1%
3

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.5%
4

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

2.2%
5

A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud

2.1%
Subaru Justy Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

12.6%

Front Offside

10.9%

Front

8.4%

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

Subaru Impreza

91.7% pass rate

Subaru Forester 2.0d-l Cvt

94.1% pass rate

Subaru Xv ( G4 )

98.1% pass rate

Subaru Outback 2.0d (bm/br)

92.4% pass rate

Subaru WRX

94.5% pass rate

Subaru Impreza Gl

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Subaru Justy

Subaru Justy — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru Justy MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru Justy?
The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru Justy is 85.2% compared to the Subaru average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Subaru Justy?
The most common MOT failures on the Subaru Justy are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.6%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.1%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Subaru Justy reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, the Subaru Justy is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Subaru Justy?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Subaru Justy?
Typical mileage for the Subaru Justy: 52,320 miles at 5 years, 107,979 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Justy to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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