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FX03 XVW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,937 mi
Last recorded172,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 172,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 169,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 167,019 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 167,011 miles

Emissions not tested leaking cooling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 163,930 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 160,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 157,125 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 152,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 148,130 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 142,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 137,059 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 130,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 125,823 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes coated in wax oil

Pass 28 May 2011 118,122 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2011 118,122 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,741 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre low

O/S/R Tyre low

Slight play in O/S/F droplink

Fail 8 Apr 2010 110,741 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre low

O/S/F Tyre low

O/S/R Tyre low

Slight play in O/S/F droplink

Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,369 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 90,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,116 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 XVW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FX03 XVW, 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 XVW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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