Is the Subaru Outback ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 7,450 MOT tests, around 66% of Subaru Outbacks still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 17% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 17%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 63% petrol, 37% diesel. Every petrol Outback in the data (2004 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Outbacks are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 66%
- Likely charged
- 17%
- Depends on the car
- 17%
- MOT tests analysed
- 7,450
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Outback ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Outbacks of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant246 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant594 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant495 tested | Likely compliant161 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant299 tested | Likely compliant166 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant289 tested | Likely compliant470 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant286 tested | Check exact car508 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant6 tested | Check exact car227 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant87 tested | Likely charged192 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant121 tested | Likely charged185 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant237 tested | Likely charged311 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant230 tested | Likely charged265 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant173 tested | Likely charged180 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant159 tested | Likely charged95 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant416 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant464 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard312 tested | – |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard218 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Outback
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 (63% of Outbacks tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (37% of Outbacks tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Outbacks from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (17% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Subaru can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Outbacks fare at the MOT too: see the Subaru Outback MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Subaru Outback for London: what the MOT data shows
The Subaru Outbacks in this data were first registered between 2004 and 2020. 2015 was the most common year, with 794 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Outbacks from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 78% of the time, at an average of 76,431 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 66% of the time with 109,864 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Outbacks likely to comply are from 2006. 464 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 57% of the time and averaged 124,936 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Outbacks likely to comply are from 2016. 470 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 86% of the time and averaged 66,566 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Outback's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.5% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (3.2%) and "pin or bush excessively worn" (2.4%). The most frequent advisory was "pin or bush excessively worn", on 14.6% of tests.
Overall, 75% of Outbacks passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 86,625 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Subaru models
About this data
Based on 7,450 first MOT tests of the Subaru Outback 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 7,450 MOT tests say about the Subaru Outback and London's ULEZ.
Is the Subaru Outback ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 66% of Outbacks on the road are likely compliant and 17% 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 Outback years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Outbacks first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Outback ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Outbacks from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Outback 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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