MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front steering rack has play in the inner joint
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front to rear brake pipe greased
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front pads getting low
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
struggled through gas test
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
front number plate delaminating, head light beam pattern weak. vehicle leaking oil, water pump leaking.
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
c/o fluctuates up /downb
collant leak from engine when running
osr brake disc corroded
rear shocks damp
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine management light on
front reg plate delaminating/digits slightly smaller than legal requirements
oil leak from engine and gearbox
rear reg plate loose
struggled to get through gas test c/o and lambda fluctuate
sump dented
Battery insecure
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Oil leak
no rear center lap belt fitted at time of test
Battery insecure
Oil leak
no rear center lap belt fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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SJ03 AVD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SJ03 AVD, 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 SJ03 AVD registered?
SJ03 AVD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.
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