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FJ03 XAT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,355 mi
Last recorded137,355 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 137,355 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,773 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

exhaust centre section slight corrosion

nearside front antiroll bar link slight wear

offside front drive shaft inner boot deteriated

slight deteriation on rear number plate

Fail 23 Nov 2011 129,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mangement light on

offside front tyre has slight cracks on inner wall

slight deteriation on rear number plate

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 116,787 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

front wheels require tracking

slight deteriation on rear number plate

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar link

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 30 Oct 2010 116,577 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

front wheels require tracking

slight deteriation on rear number plate

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar link

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mangement light on

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight deteriation to rear number plate

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on both rear antiroll bar link bushes

Fail 28 Aug 2009 99,857 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mangement light on

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight deteriation to rear number plate

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on both rear antiroll bar link bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2008 88,629 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 88,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

front brake pads getting low

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 XAT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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