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FY03 EWE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,986 mi
Last recorded121,986 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 121,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear centure seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 121,986 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear centure seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2014 118,198 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 12 Apr 2014 118,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 1 May 2013 108,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,169 miles

plastic oversills fitted

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

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

both front to rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,169 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

plastic oversills

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,099 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,461 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 57,801 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 48,495 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 48,479 miles

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

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

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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FY03 EWE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY03 EWE, 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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FY03 EWE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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