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M258 COT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,029 mi
Last recorded121,029 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 COT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2012 121,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering rack rubber contaminated oil

Pass 18 Oct 2012 121,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

steering rack rubber contaminated oil

Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,112 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear door doesn't open fromm outside or inside

Fail 22 Sep 2011 116,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear door doesn't open fromm outside or inside

Pass 22 Sep 2010 112,482 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 107,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,147 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

oil leaks from engine

Fail 19 Sep 2008 101,145 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)

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

both front wiper blades split

oil leaks from engine

Fail 3 Sep 2008 101,122 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s sill panel loose

Pass 6 Sep 2007 95,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 90,120 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 90,084 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M258 COT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M258 COT, 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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M258 COT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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