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SA03 EGL

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,216 mi
Last recorded44,216 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 EGL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,216 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 39,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,444 miles

Child seat fitted restricting examination of seat belt

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Non standard exhaust fitted; noisy

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Vehicle is primarily blue, however is presented in film wrapping as white with black roof

Fail 9 Dec 2015 31,444 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Across rear suspension (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted restricting examination of seat belt

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Non standard exhaust fitted; noisy

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Vehicle is primarily blue, however is presented in film wrapping as white with black roof

Pass 17 Dec 2014 155,294 miles

All obligatory lamps and reflectors lightly gauze coated: still allowing excess of +50% light / reflection

Non standard exhaust fitted, slightly noisey

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers and extended wheel arch covers fitted

Quick release non standard steering wheel fitted, slight wear in assembly

Upgraded coiul springs / suspension

Upgraded hydraulic braking system, multipot calipers, braided hoses flexi's

Pass 19 Dec 2013 149,881 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 145,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 145,398 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 145,392 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

engine oil low.

n/s/f. tyre low pressure.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 142,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 130,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 117,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,373 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 100,349 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front tyres low on tread

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,637 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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SA03 EGL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White 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 SA03 EGL, 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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SA03 EGL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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