Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2002
67.8% pass rate
from 1,454 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Sub-frame (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (54% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (53% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (57% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.76% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.41% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.069% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.3% fail on Emission control equipment (19 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Catalytic converter (24 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.069% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Catalytic converter (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.069% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.069% fail on Undertray
  • 7.7% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.069% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.069% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.069% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.069% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (35% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (37% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (37% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.069% fail on Joints
        • 0.069% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.069% fail on Halfshafts
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame (16 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame condition (17 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Chassis
      • 0.83% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.069% fail on Tank
      • 0.069% fail on Hose
      • 0.069% fail on Pipe
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
      • 0.069% fail on Body condition
      • 0.069% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Cabs
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.069% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.069% fail on Seats
      • 0.069% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.069% fail on View to rear
      • 0.069% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Airbags
      • 0.21% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.76% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.069% fail on Operation
      • 0.069% fail on Rams
    • 0.069% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.069% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment

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