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J11 XVJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,062 mi
Last recorded131,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 XVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 127,461 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 127,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,925 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside rear and offside rear inner bush mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front and offside front head lamp plastic lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe support bracket to gearbox bolt missing

Fail 30 May 2017 124,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut no split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut no split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside rear and offside rear inner bush mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front and offside front head lamp plastic lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe support bracket to gearbox bolt missing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 119,626 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 119,507 miles

Front registration plate insecure Broken & cracked (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter split open (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 113,476 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front n umber plate has cracks in both upper corners

N/s/rear tyre has thorn in in nner sidewall

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2015 113,476 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front n umber plate has cracks in both upper corners

N/s/rear tyre has thorn in in nner sidewall

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,866 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management light ON

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 110,865 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management light ON

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 107,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,158 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

management light on

Fail 10 Nov 2011 104,158 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,016 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 90,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,318 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,747 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 25 Sep 2007 61,747 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,450 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J11 XVJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 J11 XVJ, 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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J11 XVJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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