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FR03 BSV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,660 mi
Last recorded124,660 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BSV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 124,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 124,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 119,469 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 6 Aug 2018 119,469 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,490 miles

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,665 miles

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,238 miles

Alternator main feed cover deteriorated exposing live connection.

Exhaust system shows signs of corrosion.

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 80,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 77,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,904 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,596 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 66,596 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,157 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,444 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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FR03 BSV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FR03 BSV, 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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FR03 BSV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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