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SJ03 OPS

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,426 mi
Last recorded122,426 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 OPS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,426 miles

front inner sill areas corroded but not excessively

rear sub-frame and attached components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2020 122,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f antiroll bar saddle bush attachment prescribed area - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front inner sill areas corroded but not excessively

nearside rear inner brake disc facing corroded

rear sub-frame and attached components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc facings corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 122,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crash bar side panel - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc facings corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,193 miles

Offside Front shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 31 Jul 2017 116,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,504 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

suspect corrosion on sills under outer covers

Fail 2 Mar 2017 114,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lenses hazed up (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring seat corroded and split (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

exhaust heat sheild insecure

suspect corrosion on sills under outer covers

Pass 12 Mar 2016 101,235 miles

both headlight lenses turning opaque

corrosion on front brake pipes

front tyres wearing on outer

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Mar 2016 101,227 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

both headlight lenses turning opaque

corrosion on front brake pipes

front tyres wearing on outer

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,711 miles

some parts of chassy and floor rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2015 95,705 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

some parts of chassy and floor rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,853 miles

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

brake pipes at rear junction box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,859 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,612 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,457 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 41,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,719 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 31,719 miles

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

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 OPS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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