MOT Status
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167,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked yellow in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
BOTH SIDES , sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine misfiring during test
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle showing heavy signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Underneath vehicle corroding
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Underneath vehicle corroding
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner both sides sills covered with black substance
both sides inner sills corroded
both sides outer sills covered with tray
general underbody corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner both sides sills covered with black substance
both sides inner sills corroded
both sides outer sills covered with tray
general underbody corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS/R NS/R TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears after join block (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears before join block (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside rear inner sill slightly corroded
Offside rear section of subframe corroded but not excessive
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch / by top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front registration plate damaged, but still legible at time of test
offside front driveshaft inner boot split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
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BP52 OSB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 BP52 OSB, 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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BP52 OSB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2003.
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