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Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2005
72.1% pass rate
from 2,691 tests in 2021
(39% 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.

  • 9.7% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Axles
      • 0.037% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.037% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.41% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.074% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.074% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.037% fail on Switch
    • 0.037% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (19% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Spark ignition (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.74% fail on Emission control equipment (17 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Catalytic converter (26 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Catalytic converter (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.074% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.037% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Engine oil leaks (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame condition (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.41% fail on Chassis
      • 0.41% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.19% fail on Cabs (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.074% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.074% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Towbar
      • 0.037% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.037% fail on Doors
      • 0.037% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.037% fail on Floor
    • 0.037% fail on Undertray
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.037% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.037% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.037% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.037% fail on Other braking system component
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.037% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Tread depth (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.85% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.19% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Airbags
      • 0.074% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.82% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.074% fail on Power steering
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
    • 0.037% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
  • 0.037% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.037% fail on Speedometer

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