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N9 FOG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,068 mi
Last recorded135,068 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 FOG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 135,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 126,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective ball joint nut / locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by anti roll bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,920 miles

Central Rear general under body corrosion

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 107,882 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 107,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 102,519 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 102,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towbar component insecure socket (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,027 miles

Nearside Front Slight play

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,786 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,800 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 80,300 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,595 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,412 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 65,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,753 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 57,753 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,710 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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N9 FOG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N9 FOG, 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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N9 FOG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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