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R555 BOY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,216 mi
Last recorded77,216 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 BOY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 77,216 miles

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

vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2023 77,089 miles

vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2021 76,857 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 75,633 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 73,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 70,899 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped OFFSIDE FRONT PLUS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REARS (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure BOLT LOOSE TO HUB (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure AND OFFSIDE REAR INSECURE ON LOCKING THREAD (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure TOP BOLT TO HUB TOO SHORT AND NO LOCKING DEVICE FITTED (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal AND OFFSIDE (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,323 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,447 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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R555 BOY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R555 BOY, 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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What year was R555 BOY registered?

R555 BOY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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The MOT history for R555 BOY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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