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M318 COT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,744 mi
Last recorded82,744 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 COT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 82,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp

Fail 3 May 2016 82,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp

Pass 6 May 2015 80,992 miles

All sill jacking points corroded.

Both front tyres starting to wear on both edges.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel filler neck corroded.

NS side light dim.

OSF brake pipe corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in os steering rack.

Fail 5 May 2015 80,985 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

All sill jacking points corroded.

Both front tyres starting to wear on both edges.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel filler neck corroded.

NS side light dim.

OSF brake pipe corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in os steering rack.

Pass 15 May 2014 77,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 77,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Not standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering rack damp

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 30 Apr 2012 7,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 May 2011 73,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,586 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 66,586 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 61,941 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges 215/45/17w

Slight pas leak from rack

Fail 21 Apr 2008 61,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

power steering rack damp

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 50,166 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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M318 COT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M318 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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M318 COT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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