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SC03 BXY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 BXY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2020
Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,005 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,685 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,350 miles

High level stop lamp disconnected

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L Illuminated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Sunstrip fitted, not affecting drivers view of road

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 90,467 miles

2 x front tyres bald inner edges and walls splitting

2 x front wipers smearing

4 x brake disc inner faces corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 2 x rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced 2 x (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe at rear union corroded

eml on

Fail 29 Dec 2015 90,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 x front tyres bald inner edges and walls splitting

2 x front wipers smearing

4 x brake disc inner faces corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 2 x rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced 2 x (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe at rear union corroded

eml on

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

high level brake lamp missing

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2014 73,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management lamp on

high level brake lamp missing

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,150 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,107 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight play in rackends

Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,107 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight play in rackends

Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

can not check rear wheel beraings due to stiff rear wheel drive

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 52,391 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 48,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,895 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,461 miles

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

advise unable to check outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2007 29,461 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise unable to check outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,391 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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SC03 BXY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC03 BXY, 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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SC03 BXY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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