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FD03 VLR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,496 mi
Last recorded75,496 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VLR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 75,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 73,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 66,334 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 66,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 53,601 miles

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

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

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar link bars.

Pass 27 May 2015 41,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,376 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,062 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,075 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,346 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,971 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 26,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,418 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,958 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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FD03 VLR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD03 VLR, 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 FD03 VLR registered?

FD03 VLR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is FD03 VLR safe to buy?

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