2017 Subaru Levorg — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Subaru Levorg passed 90.0% of its 603 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (12.7% fail rate), the 2017 Levorg comes out 2.7pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.1%) and suspension (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and pins and bushes — wipers alone was recorded 18 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.1% in the 0-30k band and 15.5% in the 60-90k band, a 8.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 10.7% in 2021 to 8.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 31 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.6% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 15 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 18 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 14 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.2% | 122 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.4% | 93 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.3% | 44 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.8% | 29 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 14 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 140 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 312 | 8.0% |
| 60-90k | 129 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 121 | 10.7% |
| 2022 | 120 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 124 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 115 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 123 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Levorg
On a 2017 Levorg, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (2.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Visibility (2.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Subaru Levorgs pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 603 2017 Subaru Levorg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Subaru Levorg?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by suspension (2.6%).
Does the 2017 Levorg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 603 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.