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FX03 XWC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,054 mi
Last recorded98,054 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 XWC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2022 95,452 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 95,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 91,714 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 88,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,879 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,398 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,456 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly no cords or ply exposed

Fail 2 Oct 2014 65,456 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly no cords or ply exposed

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,890 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 57,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,689 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 18,434 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 XWC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XWC, 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 FX03 XWC registered?

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

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