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FB03 BWH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,123 mi
Last recorded126,123 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 BWH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 126,123 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 25 May 2021 120,895 miles

Both outer sills covered with trims unable to insp fully

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Arch corroded upper section by shocker mount

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed pipes corroded floor exit location (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 120,894 miles

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

Both outer sills covered with trims unable to insp fully

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Arch corroded upper section by shocker mount

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed pipes corroded floor exit location (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 117,512 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 113,781 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 109,761 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 109,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,293 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s and o/s sill cover s fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 100,583 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 100,559 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 93,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,608 miles

rear discs pitted

underside of vehicle slightly soiled

Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,389 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,596 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,688 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,974 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,179 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing slightley on inner edges.

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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FB03 BWH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FB03 BWH, 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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FB03 BWH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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