Subaru IMPREZA - 2003
241.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru IMPREZA, model year 2003.
Sample size: 1,992 cars, 3,745 tests and 9,039 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 1,992 cars
The 2003 Subaru Impreza has a lower overall defect rate, with 241 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 378, representing a 36% improvement. Notably, the model performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates significantly below the average. Mileage trends show that defect rates increase with distance, particularly notable in the 124,000+ miles segment. Additionally, while tyre wear is a common issue in many vehicles, the Impreza stands out positively in multiple areas, making it a reliable option for this model year.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,992 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 46.3% better
90.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 73.8% better
6.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 54.4% better
13.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 37.3% better
64.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 33.9% better
199.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 20.2% better
52.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 28.7% better
9.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 13.5% better
45.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 656
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 601
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 597
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 437
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 435
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 327
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 316
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 290
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 275
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 267
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 290
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 140
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 102
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 98
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 97
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 80
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 72
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 68