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M843 XHW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,474 mi
Last recorded186,474 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM843 XHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 186,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 186,474 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 175,949 miles

Coolant leak

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

front and rear disc worn

n/s/r lense crack

Fail 11 Mar 2011 175,948 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front and rear disc worn n/s/r lense crack

Pass 8 Jan 2010 160,052 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 160,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 141,571 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

general upper and under body corrosion

near side inner drive shaft boot split

wear in off side rear antiroll bar link

Pass 21 May 2007 134,269 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT BUT NOT SHOWING REINFORCEMENT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 11 May 2006 121,745 miles

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND SERVO WASHED OF AND RETESTED WITH NO FLUID LEAK FOUND

BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKED WHERE VISABLE

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

Fail 10 May 2006 121,745 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKED WHERE VISABLE

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

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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M843 XHW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M843 XHW, 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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M843 XHW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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