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BG03 UYE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,029 mi
Last recorded153,029 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 153,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 143,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 143,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 130,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 130,316 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,285 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 110,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 78,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,916 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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BG03 UYE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG03 UYE, 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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BG03 UYE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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