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B185 TLF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,940 mi
Last recorded176,940 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 TLF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 176,940 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 165,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 157,638 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 157,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 157,594 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 157,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 155,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear shock arsorbers corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 153,495 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower split pin rusted

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 150,525 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 150,525 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 140,906 miles

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

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

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)

Side wall cracking on nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 111,831 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 102,931 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,277 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,088 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 78,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,085 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,537 miles

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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B185 TLF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B185 TLF, 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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B185 TLF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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