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FC03 HGM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,497 mi
Last recorded126,497 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2018 126,497 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working front+rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel archers (2.4.A.3)

both rear sill backs corroded slight

brake pipes corroded

near side rear wheel arch corroded

rear anti roll bar bushers worn rear

Pass 29 Mar 2017 122,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 118,640 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 118,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,998 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 107,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 103,090 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 103,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 99,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 92,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 92,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,577 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,303 miles

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

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

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 1 Mar 2006 58,062 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 HGM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FC03 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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