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FX03 VCU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,744 mi
Last recorded124,744 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 VCU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,744 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,602 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch / sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch / sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,476 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in the inner steering joints

Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 98,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 89,425 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,256 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 69,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,751 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 55,751 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise front number plate broken

advise off side front tyre inner side wall craking

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,510 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 42,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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FX03 VCU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX03 VCU, 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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FX03 VCU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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