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M71 ARC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,701 mi
Last recorded145,701 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 ARC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 145,701 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 142,672 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 136,956 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 131,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 128,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 124,780 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 119,757 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 114,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,288 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 107,283 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front inner drive shaft gaiters split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,211 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,458 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 47,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,805 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,257 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,738 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 32,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,510 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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M71 ARC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M71 ARC, 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 M71 ARC registered?

M71 ARC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is M71 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M71 ARC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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