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FJ03 XAU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,267 mi
Last recorded96,267 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,267 miles

EML light on indicating a fault

Fail 22 Aug 2023 96,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 85,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,069 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

park brake travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 66,884 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both have non halogen bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,531 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Front wipers smearing

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear front diff mount bushes deteriorated

general corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2018 61,531 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Front wipers smearing

Rear brake discs badly worn

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear front diff mount bushes deteriorated

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,972 miles

general corrosion to underbody

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,735 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

minor oil leaks

n/s/r number plate bulb dim

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,416 miles

all anti-roll bar link bushes cracking and perishing

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r number plate light bulb dim

rear discs corroding

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,435 miles

corrosion to chasis,steering and suspension components

exhaust system corroded

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,046 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,912 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,358 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,244 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,632 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 XAU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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