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S400 BYG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,329 mi
Last recorded111,329 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 BYG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 111,329 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 111,325 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2016 103,717 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 103,702 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust damaged unable to insert probe

Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,339 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,094 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 74,088 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,983 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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S400 BYG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S400 BYG, 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 S400 BYG registered?

S400 BYG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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