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CA03 XOD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,784 mi
Last recorded54,784 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 54,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 54,764 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,845 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar mounting bracket corroded

parking brake has limited reserve travel

slight play in front suspension joints n/s & o/s

Fail 19 Oct 2018 53,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r anti roll bar mounting bracket corroded

parking brake has limited reserve travel

slight play in front suspension joints n/s & o/s

Pass 21 Oct 2017 44,238 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 44,263 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,470 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,298 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,702 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,062 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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CA03 XOD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CA03 XOD, 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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CA03 XOD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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