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R692 GDX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,623 mi
Last recorded154,623 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 GDX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 154,623 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sills areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside outer sills side covers fitted restricting view of outer sills

rear subframe corroded in areas

under neath of vehicle under sealed in areas

Pass 18 Oct 2021 154,322 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 153,331 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 149,148 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 149,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2014 147,878 miles

aftermarket lowering shock absorbers fitted front and rear

front and rear subframe and suspension arms / front hubs / front and rear anti-roll bars / rear chassis rails / fuel tank straps / front and rear brake hose ferrules / rear crossbeam - Corroded

front exhaust joint - blow

large bore rear silencer fitted - noise not deemed excessive

Fail 15 Feb 2014 147,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

aftermarket lowering shock absorbers fitted front and rear

front and rear subframe and suspension arms / front hubs / front and rear anti-roll bars / rear chassis rails / fuel tank straps / front and rear brake hose ferrules / rear crossbeam - Corroded

front exhaust joint - blow

large bore rear silencer fitted - noise not deemed excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2012 140,400 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 146,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 136,948 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 136,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 135,941 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS PITTED / CORRODED

BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES CABLE TIED IN POSITION

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Oil leak

VEHICLE NOT STANDARD!

Fail 2 Nov 2010 135,935 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs badly corroded

unable to spin all wheel correctly to check bearings and wheel rims

Pass 21 Jul 2009 129,141 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 129,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 121,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 115,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 112,540 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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R692 GDX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 R692 GDX, 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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R692 GDX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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