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BD03 GWA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 GWA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2021 99,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside plastic sills fitted

Offside plastic sills fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,042 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 92,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to rear inner sills, and rear suspension components.

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 92,507 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipes leaking (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to rear inner sills, and rear suspension components.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 87,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,690 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,223 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,447 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)

Pass 14 May 2013 77,542 miles

offside rear shocker not ineffective

Pass 17 May 2012 73,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 70,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 67,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside inner drive shaft gaitor perished

plastic oversills

Pass 22 May 2009 60,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 52,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,959 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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BD03 GWA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD03 GWA, 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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BD03 GWA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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