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SK03 GVX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,413 mi
Last recorded45,413 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 GVX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 45,413 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

both rear tyres perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded at join near fuel tank

front to rear brake pipe corroded at join near fuel tank

Fail 5 May 2017 45,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing coil spring (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

both rear tyres perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded at join near fuel tank

front to rear brake pipe corroded at join near fuel tank

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 43,484 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres perished

Fail 18 Dec 2013 43,349 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,349 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 42,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,059 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,377 miles

front brake discs pitted on inside faces

Fail 22 Oct 2010 41,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted on inside faces

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,202 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,856 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 GVX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK03 GVX, 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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SK03 GVX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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