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NY03 XCE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,749 mi
Last recorded137,749 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 XCE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 137,749 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted.brake piping has been coated.exhaust shields loose.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 137,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted.brake piping has been coated.exhaust shields loose.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 133,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion @ o/s & n/s rear suspension.. (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes heavily greased

sill covers prevent full inspection of sills both sides

Fail 10 Aug 2016 133,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes coated. slight wear at steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2015 129,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

heat shield is insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2015 129,390 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

heat shield is insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,405 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 114,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 109,709 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 102,819 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 May 2011 102,817 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2010 96,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,068 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 80,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 79,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 55,819 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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NY03 XCE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY03 XCE, 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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NY03 XCE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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