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M285 OBD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,299 mi
Last recorded35,299 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 OBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 35,299 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 35,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 May 2007 35,299 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,299 miles

front crossmember corroded

oil leak near power steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2006 35,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front crossmember corroded

front no plate damaged

oil leak near power steering rack

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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M285 OBD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M285 OBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M285 OBD registered?

M285 OBD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is M285 OBD safe to buy?

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