2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

1,803 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,803 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.2%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.6%
  10. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks15.9%
  2. Suspension15.4%
  3. Lights & electrics15.2%
  4. Brakes7.3%
  5. Body & chassis5.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  7. Tyres3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2007 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,803 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2007 Subaru Impreza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).