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S221 VWE

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,675 mi
Last recorded55,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 VWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 55,675 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,000 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,694 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 44,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 44,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,665 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 37,078 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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S221 VWE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S221 VWE, 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 S221 VWE registered?

S221 VWE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is S221 VWE safe to buy?

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