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FD03 VSY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,908 mi
Last recorded123,908 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 123,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 108,465 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 99,085 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,769 miles

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

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 1 Sep 2010 78,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,732 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges advise 4 wheel alignment to check suspension geometry

Front brake discs worn and corroding advise replacement

Offside front tyre has a nail in

Rear brake disc look poor advise further investigation and thicknesses checked

Rear diff unit leaking nearside

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,415 miles

Front brake discs look poor

Play to offside rear diff output bearing

Rear diff leaking (nearside output seal)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 52,415 miles

Front brake discs look poor

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play to offside rear diff output bearing

Rear diff leaking (nearside output seal)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,832 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 VSY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

FD03 VSY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is FD03 VSY safe to buy?

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