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BT03 XFH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,645 mi
Last recorded134,645 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XFH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 134,645 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Cracked n/s an o/s Lower Edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 134,641 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Center Rear Seat Belt Webbing Missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery Not Clamped In To Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Cracked n/s an o/s Lower Edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Nr To Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,906 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes that meet in front of the fuel tank on the O/s are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front and rear subframes, and all suspension components have general corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working, lens missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 119,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes that meet in front of the fuel tank on the O/s are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front and rear subframes, and all suspension components have general corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working, lens missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside windscreen has damage but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,219 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 96,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,520 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Water pump leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,802 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,361 miles

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,211 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,715 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,111 miles

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

front disks slightly corroded

rear disks slightly corroded

rear wiper split

wipers poor

Fail 11 Nov 2008 36,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front disks slightly corroded

rear disks slightly corroded

rear wiper split

wipers poor

Fail 26 Jun 2007 30,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,942 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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BT03 XFH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT03 XFH, 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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BT03 XFH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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