Is the Subaru Legacy ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 6,005 MOT tests, around 50% of Subaru Legacys still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 21% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 29%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 84% petrol, 15% diesel. Petrol Legacys are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Legacys in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 50%
- Likely charged
- 21%
- Depends on the car
- 29%
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,005
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Legacy ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Legacys of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant51 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant68 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant67 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant68 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely compliant115 tested | Likely charged74 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant188 tested | Likely charged85 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant249 tested | Likely charged228 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant222 tested | Likely charged274 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant291 tested | Likely charged152 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant315 tested | Likely charged92 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant506 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant718 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard627 tested | – |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard509 tested | – |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard250 tested | – |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard149 tested | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard168 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged121 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged80 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged52 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Legacy
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (84% of Legacys tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (15% of Legacys tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Legacys fare at the MOT too: see the Subaru Legacy MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Subaru Legacy for London: what the MOT data shows
The Subaru Legacys in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2020. 2006 was the most common year, with 722 tests (13% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Legacys from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 64% of the time, at an average of 107,743 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 63% of the time with 104,808 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Legacys likely to comply are from 2006. 718 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 60% of the time and averaged 116,891 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Legacy's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.6% of tests); noise, emissions and leaks: "inoperative or indicates a malfunction" (4.3%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (4.1%). The most frequent advisory was "pin or bush excessively worn", on 21.9% of tests.
Overall, 63% of Legacys passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 110,588 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Subaru models
About this data
Based on 6,005 first MOT tests of the Subaru Legacy carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 6,005 MOT tests say about the Subaru Legacy and London's ULEZ.
Is the Subaru Legacy ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 50% of Legacys on the road are likely compliant and 21% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Legacy years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Legacys first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Legacy ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Legacys from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Legacy is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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