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J99 MRW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,252 mi
Last recorded104,252 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 MRW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,252 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ floor area @ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ floor area @ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 104,234 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))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ floor area @ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ floor area @ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,182 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 99,167 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,950 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,945 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,872 miles

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2007 47,381 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 47,381 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,969 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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J99 MRW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J99 MRW, 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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J99 MRW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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