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BG03 UZJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,066 mi
Last recorded148,066 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 148,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 148,066 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 147,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 147,876 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 142,949 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 142,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 140,372 miles

Front suspension corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened plus mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 136,890 miles

Central Front exhaust in poor condition

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 136,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Central Front exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + outer edge bald (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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 132,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer edge bald

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 132,858 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer edge bald

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 125,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 125,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 116,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 109,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 109,597 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 102,160 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,730 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 89,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 89,368 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,911 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 56,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,180 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 UZJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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