Subaru Outback
Registered from 2003 to 2021.
About this model
The Subaru Outback is an automotive nameplate used by the Japanese automaker Subaru for two different themed vehicles: a Legacy-derived station wagon, the Outback, and an Impreza-derived off-road themed hatchback, the Outback Sport (1994–2011).
From the Wikipedia article Subaru Outback, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.5 petrol. 43 of 629 tests failed, 7%.
Better than 75% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 56% | 24 |
| Brakes | 30% | 13 |
| Visibility | 14% | 6 |
| Lights and electrics | 7% | 3 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2% | 1 |
| Suspension | 2% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 56% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 30% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Lights and electrics — 7% of its failures
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected
- Visibility — 14% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 40–60k miles this one fails 10% of its inspections, against the 12% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 3% | 5% | 144 | |
| 20–40k miles | 7% | 9% | 333 | |
| 40–60k miles | 10% | 12% | 124 |
601 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.5 petrol · 173 hp · 1696 kg · 2745 mm wheelbase · 8.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.5 petrol · 1696 kg · 2745 mm wheelbase · 8.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.5 petrol · 1695 kg · 2745 mm wheelbase · 8.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.5 petrol · 173 hp · 1673 kg · 2745 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.0 diesel · 1666 kg · 2745 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00601/20
The fuel pump harness connector can overheat and melt, causing the fuel pump to become inoperative. As a result, the engine will stall or will not be able to start, increasing the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01639/21
The object recognition function may work incorrectly under certain circumstances. As a result, the 'Eyesight' emergency braking function could be inadvertently activated, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1071/19
The gas generator on the passenger side airbags may be defective. Metal fragments can be released when the airbag is activated, causing injuries to the occupants.
Recall of the product from end users