2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Subaru Wrx MOT pass rate and common faults

297 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 297 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    4 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.4%
  2. Tyres2.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  5. Brakes1.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%

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: headlamp aim: too low. 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 2017 Subaru Wrx?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2017 Subaru Wrx cars passed their MOT first time, across 297 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Subaru Wrx?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Subaru Wrx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).