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N499 CDC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,265 mi
Last recorded127,265 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 CDC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 127,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear floor and chassis covered with underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2014 127,265 miles

front to rear floor and chassis covered with underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2013 123,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front and both rear suspension coil springs rusty

Fail 21 May 2012 123,458 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front and both rear suspension coil springs rusty

Pass 13 May 2011 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 120,006 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 107,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,648 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 101,527 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front bumper not fitted at time of test

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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N499 CDC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N499 CDC, 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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N499 CDC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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