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EK03 XTE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,195 mi
Last recorded115,195 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XTE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,195 miles

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

sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 110,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 110,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 106,579 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but no cord exposed

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,579 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but no cord exposed

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2017 101,303 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 101,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,223 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,161 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 27 Apr 2013 70,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 14 Apr 2012 68,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,784 miles

front wiperblades smeary

stonechip in bottom of windscreen

Pass 2 May 2009 59,414 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 May 2008 49,122 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,403 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,953 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2006 29,953 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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EK03 XTE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK03 XTE, 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 EK03 XTE registered?

EK03 XTE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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