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K779 PHU

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,132 mi
Last recorded154,132 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 PHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 154,132 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 154,131 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 145,699 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES SCORED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S REAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 145,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES SCORED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S REAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 133,921 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 133,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 125,399 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 116,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 99,500 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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K779 PHU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 96,851 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K779 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K779 PHU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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