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SG03 RTU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,249 mi
Last recorded136,249 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 RTU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 136,249 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill obscured by side skirt

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill obscured by side skirt

oil sump corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 128,860 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 121,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area covered by plastic moulding (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 121,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area covered by plastic moulding (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,716 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 107,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 89,441 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,477 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,879 miles

advise new antiroll bar drop link fitted to n/s/f

advise o/s/r shocker been replaced with second hand one

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. advise to replace

Fail 21 Nov 2011 60,868 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. advise to replace

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,107 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,072 miles

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 5 Mar 2007 32,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,128 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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SG03 RTU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG03 RTU, 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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SG03 RTU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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