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SK03 ZMV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,341 mi
Last recorded143,341 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 143,341 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 134,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,212 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 May 2016 121,966 miles

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

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

suspect front brake binding

Fail 27 May 2016 121,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

suspect front brake binding

Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,307 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 102,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate poor

rear brake pads uneven wear

Fail 17 Nov 2012 93,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate poor

rear brake pads uneven wear

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,114 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 80,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,021 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 47,813 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,813 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,552 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,789 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 ZMV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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