2021 Subaru Levorg — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Subaru Levorg passed 92.3% of its 260 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.9%) and tyres (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 10 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.9% | 10 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.1% | 8 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 6 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.9% | 5 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 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 | 10 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 3 |
| 5 | Washers | 3 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 3 |
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 | 20.4% | 53 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.8% | 23 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 2 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 136 | 3.7% |
| 30-60k | 112 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 124 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 134 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Levorg
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 3.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (3.9% 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.
- Tyres (3.1% 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.
- Brakes (2.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2021 Subaru Levorgs pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 260 2021 Subaru Levorg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Subaru Levorg?
Visibility, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.1%).
Does the 2021 Levorg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.7% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 260 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.