Subaru Impreza: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.9% of Subaru Impreza MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1997, 2000 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,514 | 5.5% |
| 2000 | 5,515 | 5.3% |
| 2004 | 10,831 | 4.9% |
| 2005 | 13,624 | 4.5% |
| 2009 | 4,724 | 4.5% |
| 2010 | 4,909 | 4.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.