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R55 BPW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,628 mi
Last recorded37,628 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BPW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 37,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,876 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 36,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 35,004 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

engine management light is on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,004 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 35,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,771 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,165 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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R55 BPW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R55 BPW, 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 R55 BPW registered?

R55 BPW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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