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GV52 UHD

2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,538 mi
Last recorded124,538 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD79,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 UHD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 124,538 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 124,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

5. Slight damage to offside head light glass.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,788 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges hand brake travel at limits

Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 108,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn worn and corroded and places

slight crack in off side front main beam lens

Fail 22 Oct 2010 108,055 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn worn and corroded and places

both rear brake discs are worn and corroded in places

slight crack in off side front main beam lens

Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

both number plates cracked

front discs wearing

long handbrake travel

rear discs corroded

rear discs wearing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 96,897 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

both number plates cracked

front discs wearing

long handbrake travel

rear discs corroded

rear discs wearing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,035 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 81,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,906 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,663 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 47,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
Full Subaru Impreza GX AWD reliability report

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GV52 UHD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,903 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV52 UHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV52 UHD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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