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FE03 POA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,513 mi
Last recorded156,513 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 POA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 156,513 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,291 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 143,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 138,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,274 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Side skirts fitted covering outer sills

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Fail 11 Apr 2016 128,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front headlamps hazy

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Side skirts fitted covering outer sills

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 15 Apr 2015 120,831 miles

movement nearside rear antiroll bar rubber

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

front and rear suspension arms corroded not considered excessive

front shock absorbers corroded around spring cups not considered excessive

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe mounting points corroded not considered excessive

sideskirts fitted covering outer sills

Fail 15 Apr 2015 120,831 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

front and rear suspension arms corroded not considered excessive

front shock absorbers corroded around spring cups not considered excessive

movement nearside rear antiroll bar rubber

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe mounting points corroded not considered excessive

sideskirts fitted covering outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2014 109,770 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension components corroded

handbrake requires slight adjustment

o/s/f headlamp requires attention

rear suspension components are corroded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,572 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 99,268 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML warning on.

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,326 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,134 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 12 Mar 2008 47,427 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,638 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 36,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,417 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 32,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FE03 POA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE03 POA, 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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FE03 POA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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