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C15 UFO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,785 mi
Last recorded101,785 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 UFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,785 miles

emissions on the limit as is the lambda reading

engine water leak

front and rear suspension bushes are in poor condition

front number plate poor condition

front section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2017 101,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine water leak

front and rear suspension bushes are in poor condition

front number plate poor condition

front section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2016 93,476 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Nov 2016 93,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

exhaust leak

high parking brake travel

n/s headlamp aim not tested

o/s mirror cover loose

Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slipping (2.3.6)

battery u/s

engine management light on

high parking brake travel

poor pattern n/s headlamp

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded alongside o/s/r trailing arm.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres worn on edges.

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall not showing cords.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,833 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,833 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 61,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,852 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,674 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,132 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,283 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 10 Sep 2008 41,283 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,958 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 38,949 miles

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

n/s/front tyre scrubbing both edges

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread both edges

o/s/r tyre scrubbing both edges

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,130 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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C15 UFO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C15 UFO, 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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C15 UFO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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