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FX03 XVV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,972 mi
Last recorded97,972 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,972 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,952 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 94,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,443 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 86,106 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill,s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,274 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 83,196 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,948 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 78,658 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,658 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,218 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 72,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,065 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 64,757 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2010 58,905 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,862 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,862 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,123 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 47,123 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 25,480 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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FX03 XVV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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