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LW03 VYX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,137 mi
Last recorded125,137 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VYX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 125,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 117,507 miles

airbag warning lamp on

exhaust noisy

rear subframe mount bushes slightly worn

Fail 22 Dec 2012 117,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag warning lamp on

battery insecure

exhaust noisy

rear subframe mount bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2012 116,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear brake pads worn

N/S/F inner C.V. boot covered in grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F inner C.V. boot split

Rear subframe - front bushes soft

Slight surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,052 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,265 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,265 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,274 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 56,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,783 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 39,782 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 6 Jul 2006 25,106 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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LW03 VYX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LW03 VYX, 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 LW03 VYX registered?

LW03 VYX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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