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CN03 SXV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,642 mi
Last recorded93,642 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 SXV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 93,642 miles

All tyres starting to crack on edges

Front brake discs inner face slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,309 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 92,227 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,134 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,103 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

all brake discs backing plates corroded

corrosion to all front & rear suspensions & underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,086 miles

Nearside Rear water in lamp

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underbody

Pass 17 Sep 2015

Offside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,409 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 73,719 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,052 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,441 miles

slight play both front drop links

Fail 26 Jan 2011 59,441 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

slight play both front drop links

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,828 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,494 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,799 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,466 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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CN03 SXV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN03 SXV, 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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CN03 SXV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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