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SK03 FYR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,216 mi
Last recorded99,216 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FYR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,887 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 95,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,447 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 85,445 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

eml on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,068 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust catalyst nuts and bolts are new suspect cat will be removed

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,044 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 64,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel tank straps corroded and rear brake hoses cracks

offside front tyre slight has slight cut

oil leak from engine and front brake disces has lip on it

rear brake binding slight

rear brake disces corroded and slight noise from rear wheels

rear shockers corroded and front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,696 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 May 2008 42,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges and starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,670 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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SK03 FYR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK03 FYR, 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 SK03 FYR registered?

SK03 FYR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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