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S17 BBX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,723 mi
Last recorded92,723 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 BBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,065 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe bent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor damaged/twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe bent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor damaged/twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,886 miles

Front windscreen has obstruction to upper and lower part of screen

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 90,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front windscreen has obstruction to upper and lower part of screen

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,108 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 87,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,596 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four suspension coil springs loose when vehicle in jacked position [relocate let down ]

slight damage to front subframe cross member

suspension lowering kit fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all four suspension coil springs loose when vehicle in jacked position [relocate let down ]

slight damage to front subframe cross member

suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,745 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,456 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

n/s rear shock absorber damp.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

n/s rear shock absorber damp.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

deep cuts in offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 50,328 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,328 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,037 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 39,878 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 35,101 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 35,101 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 27,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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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S17 BBX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S17 BBX, 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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S17 BBX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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