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AO03 WXP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,032 mi
Last recorded167,032 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WXP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 167,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 167,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 158,788 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 157,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 146,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 121,301 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,427 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r brake back plate corroded and holed

Pass 19 Apr 2014 84,455 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,088 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,589 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

osr tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2011 81,589 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on edge

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,472 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 76,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,131 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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AO03 WXP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 WXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 WXP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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