2005 Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Subaru Impreza, registered in 2005

77.0% pass rate

from 3,839 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(28% better than other 2005 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Lighting and signalling
- 8.4% fail on Registration plate (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.7% fail on Position lamps
  - 2.5% fail on Front lamps
  - 0.10% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.026% fail on Switch
- 1.4% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.26% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.10% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.078% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Direction indicators (95% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Flashing type (95% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.078% fail on Individual lamps (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.026% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.052% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2005 cars)
5.1% fail on Tyres (34% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Size / type
- 0.052% fail on Valve stem
4.0% fail on Driver's view of the road (33% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.83% fail on Windscreen
- 0.81% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Bonnet
- 0.026% fail on Mirrors
3.8% fail on Brakes (40% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Hub components
  - 2.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.18% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.026% fail on Brake calipers
- 1.1% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Front wheels
  - 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Rear wheels (91% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.078% fail on Brake operation
- 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems (56% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Components (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.10% fail on Pipes (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.10% fail on Hoses
  - 0.10% fail on Leaks
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.078% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.078% fail on Pedal
    - 0.052% fail on Anti-slip
    - 0.026% fail on Condition
- 0.026% fail on Mechanical components
  - 0.026% fail on Linkage
- 0.026% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.026% fail on Leaks
- 0.026% fail on ABS
2.0% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.68% fail on Linkage
  - 0.23% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.078% fail on Attachment
  - 0.026% fail on Condition
- 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 0.31% fail on Condition
- 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Rear
  - 0.052% fail on Front
- 0.16% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Condition (96% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.052% fail on Location
- 0.13% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Pins / bushes (90% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Front drive shafts (96% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.10% fail on Constant velocity joints (96% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.026% fail on Condition
  - 0.026% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.026% fail on Attachment
- 0.078% fail on Front suspension joints (83% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.052% fail on Condition
- 0.026% fail on Front suspension locking devices
2.0% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Catalyst (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2005 cars)
1.4% fail on Registration plates and VIN (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
0.34% fail on Road wheels
- 0.29% fail on Attachment
- 0.052% fail on Condition
0.23% fail on Seat belts
- 0.10% fail on Condition
- 0.078% fail on Requirements
- 0.026% fail on Attachment
- 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
0.18% fail on Body and structure
- 0.052% fail on Body condition
- 0.052% fail on Doors
  - 0.026% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.026% fail on Passengers other
- 0.026% fail on Load security (class v)
- 0.026% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.026% fail on Chassis
- 0.026% fail on Seats
  - 0.026% fail on Drivers
0.16% fail on Steering (95% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Steering system (96% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.078% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.026% fail on Steering rack
- 0.026% fail on Steering control
  - 0.026% fail on Steering column
- 0.026% fail on Locking devices

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