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DE03 CYX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,335 mi
Last recorded152,335 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CYX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 152,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 146,390 miles

under tray limitation

Pass 13 Aug 2018 142,017 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened pipe joint connector (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately n/s and o/s supported by cable ties (3.6.A.3)

Rear high level stop lamp to spoiler disconnected

centre exhaust section support held with wire

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowering kit fitted (2.4.A.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 139,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working working at time of test however advise replacement plug as terminals corroded (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened pipe joint connector (3.6.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately n/s and o/s supported by cable ties (3.6.A.3)

Rear high level stop lamp to spoiler disconnected

centre exhaust section support held with wire

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowering kit fitted (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 135,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 3 Jul 2015 121,193 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 121,166 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,337 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 120,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 117,161 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 117,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,172 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Jan 2010 84,702 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 84,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,286 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,313 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,844 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 32,197 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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DE03 CYX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE03 CYX, 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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DE03 CYX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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