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RO03 FWS

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,835 mi
Last recorded164,835 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 FWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 164,835 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 150,759 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 150,759 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 146,003 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 146,003 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 137,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 131,697 miles

Rear diff leaking oil seek advice immediatley

Fail 19 Oct 2015 131,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear diff leaking oil seek advice immediatley

Pass 6 Oct 2014 125,437 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 125,437 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine managment telltale light on

Pass 20 Apr 2013 112,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,835 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 102,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,629 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,311 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,401 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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RO03 FWS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO03 FWS, 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 RO03 FWS registered?

RO03 FWS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RO03 FWS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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