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S600 OBE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 OBE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 67,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately held to leg with cable tie (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately held to leg with cable tie (3.6.A.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 65,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately held to leg with cable tie (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately held to leg with cable tie (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2014 59,969 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 54,667 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 54,628 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 48,504 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 43,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,144 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,406 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,899 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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S600 OBE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S600 OBE, 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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S600 OBE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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