2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

891 MOT tests in 2024. 77.2% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time77.2%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 891 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.2%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.1%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.0%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.3%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.3%
  9. Catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard1.1%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks16.0%
  2. Lights & electrics12.6%
  3. Suspension11.3%
  4. Body & chassis5.3%
  5. Brakes4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  7. Steering2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.3%

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 2000 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 77.2% of 2000 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 891 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2000 Subaru Impreza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).