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FV03 FTN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,135 mi
Last recorded56,135 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FTN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 56,135 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 56,135 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 54,427 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 19 May 2017 53,928 miles

EML illuminated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 16 May 2016 53,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 21 May 2015 51,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 May 2014 50,100 miles

brake pipes covered in plastic coating can fully inspect

Pass 23 May 2013 49,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,798 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 40,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,706 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,519 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 24,519 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 17,730 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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FV03 FTN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FV03 FTN, 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 FV03 FTN registered?

FV03 FTN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 FTN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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