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BF03 XRL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XRL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 109,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,132 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 108,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,183 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 89,102 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 89,102 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 86,142 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,856 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2012 79,926 miles

Air bag light on during test

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,926 miles

Air bag light on during test

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,406 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

front discs poor

Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,510 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,780 miles

both front brake pads low nearside at 2mm

both front tyres ,edges worn to limits

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,769 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs corroded and worn slightly

front tyres 3mm on egdes

near side rear tyre 2mm advise replace

slight oil leak rear diff

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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BF03 XRL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 XRL, 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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BF03 XRL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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