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SF03 AAE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,503 mi
Last recorded84,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 AAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,479 miles

Offside Rear backplate rusty

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

handbrake free travel requires adjustment

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,020 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,005 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,674 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,517 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 57,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,363 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Feb 2011 52,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,601 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,989 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 32,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,647 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 24,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SF03 AAE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF03 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 AAE registered?

SF03 AAE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SF03 AAE safe to buy?

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