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BG03 VBC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,988 mi
Last recorded98,988 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,988 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 94,533 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,757 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,107 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 120,303 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 120,114 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 112,551 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 112,551 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 105,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 105,897 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 89,606 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,021 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,854 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 46,397 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 VBC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VBC, 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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What year was BG03 VBC registered?

BG03 VBC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BG03 VBC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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