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FC03 DAD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,466 mi
Last recorded82,466 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 DAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 82,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 May 2014 82,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,506 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 72,334 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise, cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre, not deep enough to fail.

advise, engine managment lamp on.

advise,rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

advise,slight leak from exhaust.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,994 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,299 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,881 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,649 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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FC03 DAD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC03 DAD, 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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FC03 DAD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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