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SJ03 AVD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,366 mi
Last recorded130,366 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 AVD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 130,366 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,419 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has play in the inner joint

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 112,545 miles

Front to rear brake pipe greased

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,552 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,850 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 87,850 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,766 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,766 miles

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.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,804 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 72,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,712 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 56,816 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

no rear center lap belt fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,816 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

no rear center lap belt fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,679 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,173 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,234 miles

battery insecure

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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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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SJ03 AVD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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