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SA03 LWJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,079 mi
Last recorded120,079 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 LWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 112,053 miles

Child seats fitted to rear.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 104,049 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low 2.5mm

Plastic covers fitted to side sills

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,820 miles

Left and right rear dust shields/back plates deteriated and corroded

Protection covers fitted over right and left outer sills

Rear exhaust pipe corroded, hanger weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,108 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel.

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Rear back plates very corroded.

Surface corrosion to drivers side rear inner sill areas.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 76,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,300 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,876 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,453 miles

BOTH MIRROR BODYS BROKEN

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,609 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 LWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWJ, 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 SA03 LWJ registered?

SA03 LWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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