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Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2004
69.6% pass rate
from 2,198 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage ball joints (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.091% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.96% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.82% fail on Wheel bearings (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (37% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.045% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.091% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.045% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.091% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.045% fail on Switch
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Spark ignition (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.1% fail on Emission control equipment (19 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Catalytic converter (29 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Oxygen sensor (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.045% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.045% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.091% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.091% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.091% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Rbt (94% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.091% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.045% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.045% fail on Lever
    • 0.55% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.091% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.091% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.091% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.045% fail on Other braking system component
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (44% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.091% fail on Joints
        • 0.045% fail on Prop shaft
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame condition (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Chassis
      • 0.55% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Pipe
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.091% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.091% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.045% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.045% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.091% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.091% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.091% fail on View to rear
      • 0.091% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.77% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.91% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Power steering
      • 0.091% fail on Operation
    • 0.091% fail on Steering play
      • 0.091% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
  • 0.045% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.045% fail on Speedometer

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