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FC03 MEV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,593 mi
Last recorded127,593 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 127,593 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2017 127,593 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 87,053 miles

engine managememt lamp is on, screen is chipped, front crossmember is corroded and holed, front tyres are bald on the outer edges, rear antiroll bar links are worn, auxillary belts are noisy in operation

handbrake lever travel is high, brake discs are warped

where the gas plastic fuel line passes through boot floor it is rubbing on sharp edges as no gromit has been fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,646 miles

Vehicle presented with an after market exhaust fitted, but volume of sound not considered excessive.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Fail 5 Jun 2013 66,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,365 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,746 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,515 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat making seatbelt inspection limited

Pass 6 May 2009 39,307 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 39,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 26,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,728 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,881 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 MEV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FC03 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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