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BG52 ZHC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,494 mi
Last recorded81,494 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,494 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted, obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,494 miles

plastic over sills fitted, obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,498 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,316 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 63,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 57,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 51,745 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 43,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,334 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,915 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 31,915 miles

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

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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BG52 ZHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG52 ZHC, 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 BG52 ZHC registered?

BG52 ZHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is BG52 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 ZHC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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