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BP03 CMX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,130 mi
Last recorded88,130 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 CMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 88,130 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to shocker issue (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Seat buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner arch shocker top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut likely to become detached Corroded - Spring close to touching tyre as half cup missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both rear trailing arm mounts into floor and outer sill both sides, brackets both corroded also (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both rear anti roll bar bar mounts to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Backbox heatshield loose

Exhaust flange onto front cat pipe very badly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner arches various holes, fuel filler neck, rear of arches and inner of rear bumper, various holes not prescribed area but arches very poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 85,012 miles

Offside Rear suspension plate corroded

various areas and components on underside corroded

vehicle underside waxoiled

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,590 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 82,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,102 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,052 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011

gear box leaking

n/s/f brake caliper damp

prop shaft centre bearing bolt missing

Fail 9 Sep 2011

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

gear box leaking

n/s/f brake caliper damp

prop shaft centre bearing bolt missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,940 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 72,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,872 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 64,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,691 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,816 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 31,816 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BP03 CMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BP03 CMX, 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 BP03 CMX registered?

BP03 CMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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