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Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2003
69.0% pass rate
from 2,219 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joints (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (65% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (26% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.045% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.045% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.90% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.59% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.045% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.090% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.045% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.045% fail on Switch
  • 9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Spark ignition (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.4% fail on Emission control equipment (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Catalytic converter (30 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Oxygen sensor (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.090% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Fluid leaks (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.045% fail on Undertray
  • 6.9% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.045% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.045% fail on Linkage
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Anti-lock braking system (61% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.090% fail on Other components
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.045% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.045% fail on Additional braking device
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (43% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (42% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.090% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame condition (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.72% fail on Chassis
      • 0.72% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.18% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.045% fail on Hose
      • 0.045% fail on Pipe
    • 0.090% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Panel
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
    • 0.090% fail on Cabs
      • 0.090% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.045% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.045% fail on Floor
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
    • 0.32% fail on Airbags (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.045% fail on Window
    • 0.045% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.045% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.90% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.090% fail on Operation
    • 0.045% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment

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