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CA02 FAT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,648 mi
Last recorded103,648 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 FAT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 103,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2025 101,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,364 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2023 97,082 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,358 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,358 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,748 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 76,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2016 66,946 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

road test carried out for brakes

tested wet

trims fitted to outersill

Pass 22 Nov 2015 59,666 miles

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,094 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 52,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,472 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on the inside

off side rear tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,611 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,634 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 28,634 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 21,060 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 21,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 12,908 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 27 Nov 2009 12,908 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 7,970 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 6,092 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 4,619 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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CA02 FAT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 CA02 FAT, 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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What year was CA02 FAT registered?

CA02 FAT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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