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R122 CDC

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,052 mi
Last recorded123,052 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 CDC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 123,052 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Fail 29 Mar 2018 123,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

slight play in front joints

Pass 25 Jun 2016 122,991 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,263 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

sun visor sticker only just in the swept area

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres no tread on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 120,741 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres no tread on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2012 118,933 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 117,239 miles

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

both rear discs pitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2011 117,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

both rear discs pitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 111,734 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 111,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 105,926 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 105,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 99,807 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 99,633 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)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 91,100 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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R122 CDC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R122 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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R122 CDC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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