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BP52 OTC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,452 mi
Last recorded138,452 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 OTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 138,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 138,408 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2015 114,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,043 miles

Boot lid damaged

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

Nearside front wing damaged

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

Rear bumper damaged

Slight mist on nearside front shock

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,625 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,560 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 82,531 miles

front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,660 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 67,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,475 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,057 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 44,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 43,846 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BP52 OTC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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