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FJ03 XMW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,642 mi
Last recorded108,642 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XMW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 108,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable little play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 108,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable little play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,887 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,820 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 157,242 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 151,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 146,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 135,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 123,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 105,203 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 59,693 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 XMW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FJ03 XMW, 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 FJ03 XMW registered?

FJ03 XMW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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