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M16 WHR

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,038 mi
Last recorded126,038 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 WHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 126,038 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Feb 2020 126,038 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,258 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 31 Jan 2019 119,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 x pipes at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 31 Jan 2018 110,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 110,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside nd offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 105,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,376 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,008 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,791 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,347 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 84,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,922 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,191 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,822 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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M16 WHR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M16 WHR, 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 M16 WHR registered?

M16 WHR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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