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SB02 LEE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,458 mi
Last recorded112,458 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 LEE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 112,458 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,396 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 97,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 88,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,922 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 61,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 May 2012 61,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,807 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 46,807 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,758 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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SB02 LEE 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 88.2%.

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 SB02 LEE, 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 SB02 LEE registered?

SB02 LEE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is SB02 LEE safe to buy?

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