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FP03 USM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,732 mi
Last recorded134,732 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 USM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 134,732 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 134,706 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 129,652 miles

o/s/r bumper is damaged

o/s/r shock absorber is leaking

front number plate is damaged

n/s/r brake pipe is quite rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2012 129,652 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

o/s/r bumper is damaged

o/s/r shock absorber is leaking

front number plate is damaged

n/s/r brake pipe is quite rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,708 miles

engine is leaking coolent

exhaust back box is very rusty

front number plate is cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2011 121,708 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine is leaking coolent

front number plate is cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 113,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 110,374 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 101,789 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 101,782 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 95,851 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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FP03 USM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 FP03 USM, 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 FP03 USM registered?

FP03 USM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FP03 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 USM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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