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FJ03 XAM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,341 mi
Last recorded114,341 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XAM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 114,341 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp disconnected (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 113,149 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR BRACKETS CORRODED/ UNDERBODY CORROSION

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS, BACKING SILLS, CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 113,140 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS, BACKING SILLS, CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 111,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 106,229 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 106,229 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,292 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,805 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion near both sides rear jacking points/ inner sills

sunscreen fitted at top of windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2019 95,805 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion near both sides rear jacking points/ inner sills

sunscreen fitted at top of windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,998 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,085 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 81,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,127 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 62,122 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,894 miles

As per failure.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1. Front brake discs becoming corroded. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,726 miles

front brake disks inner face pitted /scowered/worn

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both n/s & o/s front brake disks inner face pitted

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 26,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,758 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 22,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,703 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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FJ03 XAM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FJ03 XAM, 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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FJ03 XAM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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