What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Subaru Legacy?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Subaru Legacy are: Lamps & Electrics (8.4% risk), Suspension (4.1% risk), Brakes (3.5% risk).

Subaru Legacy MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old Subaru Legacy reliable?

Based on 2,960 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Subaru Legacy has a 27.5% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

27.5%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Subaru Legacy vehicles

Based on 2,960 MOT tests

0.5pp below the UK average (28%)

Subaru Legacy in this age bracket has a 27.5% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and suspension.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Subaru Legacy are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 8.4%

Suspension 4.1%

Brakes 3.5%

Tyres 2.9%

Visibility 1.9%

Body & Chassis 1.2%

Steering 0.5%

How Does This Compare?

Subaru Legacy MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	19.6%	414	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	25.7%	731	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	27.5%	2,960	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	35.0%	10,003	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	40.0%	11,919	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Subaru Legacy reliable?

6-10-year-old Subaru Legacy vehicles have a 27.5% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Subaru Legacy?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 8.4% failure risk
Suspension — 4.1% failure risk
Brakes — 3.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Subaru Legacy for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Subaru Legacy, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Subaru Legacy Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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