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M96 OBD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,866 mi
Last recorded112,866 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM96 OBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,866 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 112,866 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 112,861 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive cant test due to exhaust (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,834 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 109,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 105,827 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tyre weld prominent

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

Oil leak

offside wiper torn still clears

Fail 8 Feb 2012 105,827 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tyre weld prominent

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper torn still clears

Fail 8 Sep 2010 94,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear disc corroded slightly

trim missing around steering column

Pass 8 Sep 2010 94,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear disc corroded slightly

trim missing around steering column

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 91,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 83,407 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 83,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M96 OBD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M96 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.

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M96 OBD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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