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BN03 ZJJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,108 mi
Last recorded137,108 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ZJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,108 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 136,325 miles
Fail 1 May 2022 136,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 134,610 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 129,578 miles

suspension corroded

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to underside o/s/r arch

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2018 121,728 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to underside and O/s/r arch

Exhaust system heavily corroded and has slight blows

Head Lights lens dull

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to underside and O/s/r arch

Exhaust system heavily corroded and has slight blows

Head Lights lens dull

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Suspension corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 113,110 miles

Front Sub frame Heavily Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corrosion

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

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

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

under side suspension corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2017 113,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corrosion

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

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

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

under side suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,988 miles

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

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/s & N/s (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Surface corrosion to complete exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 101,988 miles

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

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/s & N/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Surface corrosion to complete exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,204 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger bracket weak.

Rear shocks weak.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,588 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 86,588 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,984 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,253 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,900 miles

offside rear tire worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 50,026 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 50,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,922 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 34,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,787 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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BN03 ZJJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN03 ZJJ, 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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BN03 ZJJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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