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LT03 LXE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,925 mi
Last recorded112,925 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 LXE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 112,925 miles

All tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system scuffed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 104,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2014 104,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,052 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre split

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,241 miles

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

both sills covered

cut to offside front tyre outer siderwall

mil light on

nearside door mirror missing (center and offside present)

rear number plate attached with tape

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,235 miles

bonnet catch slightly siezed

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside door mirror missing

unable to rotate wheels due to 4x4 set up..wheel bearings not tested

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,813 miles

both outer sills are covered and engine undershield in place

dashboard airbag light is lit

nearside door mirror has been taped into place

offside rear tyre is starting to crack

unable to fully test front and rear wheel bearings as the wheels do not spin at speed

upper bodywork is damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2009 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs are worn and they have slight scoring due to the brake pad condition

both outer sills are covered and engine undershield in place

dashboard airbag light is lit

nearside door mirror has been taped into place

offside rear tyre is starting to crack

rear wiper blade is split

unable to carry out a brake check as this vehicle cannot be driven in it's currewnt condition

unable to fully test front and rear wheel bearings as the wheels do not spin at speed

upper bodywork is damaged

windowscreen washers need attention

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,646 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,525 miles

as issued on previous mot

Fail 23 Jul 2007 44,429 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 25,316 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 25,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LT03 LXE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LT03 LXE, 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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What year was LT03 LXE registered?

LT03 LXE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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