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BU03 LTN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,279 mi
Last recorded134,279 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LTN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 134,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2021 132,202 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sills

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 124,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 124,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 120,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,908 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar linkkage worn

n/s/r anti roll bar linkage worn

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

o/s/r shock absorber wet suspect leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2014 105,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage worn

n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage worn

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

o/s/r shock absorber wet - suspect leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2013 96,459 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,459 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2012 88,932 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,013 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 68,071 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf inner cv gaitor leaking

osf inner cv gaitor leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,591 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 57,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,007 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 54,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

osf tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BU03 LTN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU03 LTN, 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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BU03 LTN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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