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LT03 LXM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,839 mi
Last recorded119,839 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,839 miles

brake pipes corroding at rear

engine management light on

front brake discs worn - rear

front tyres worn on outer edge - bald -tracking?

offside rear tyre worn on both edges - outside worst

Fail 8 Feb 2019 119,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroding at rear

engine management light on

front brake discs worn - rear

front tyres worn on outer edge - bald -tracking?

offside rear tyre worn on both edges - outside worst

Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear 1.8mm and worn bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on both edges - bald on outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2018 113,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on both edges - bald on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,396 miles

front brakes worn

front to rear ,rear section brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 88,029 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 88,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 101,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,193 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

cut in nearside front tyrewall

Fail 12 Dec 2012 93,991 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ADVISE NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BADLY DAMAGED

Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,165 miles

front number plate cracked,front fog llight surrounds missing.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 88,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front number plate cracked,front fog llight surrounds missing.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2010 83,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 74,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fropnt tryes worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,616 miles

fropnt tryes worn

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,888 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,286 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

various damage around vehicle bodywork

Fail 27 Nov 2006 39,075 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,075 miles

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 LXM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LXM, 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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LT03 LXM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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