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CP03 ECA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,567 mi
Last recorded85,567 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 ECA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,567 miles

Exhaust noisy Non-standard system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside inner sills to floor [ Has been extensively repaired previously] [Sill trims fitted] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 85,567 miles

Exhaust noisy Non-standard system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside inner sills to floor [ Has been extensively repaired previously] [Sill trims fitted] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 172,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion rear subframe &c..

Pass 14 Sep 2020 170,271 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 170,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 169,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 169,108 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2018 169,069 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2017 161,397 miles

Rear inner sills repaired

Pass 7 May 2016 145,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 141,602 miles

n/s/r sill corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 139,135 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside door sill surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2013 127,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 119,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 113,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,825 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 103,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,203 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 86,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,946 miles

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

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 28 Feb 2006 60,930 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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CP03 ECA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CP03 ECA, 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 CP03 ECA registered?

CP03 ECA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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