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SL03 HWF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,435 mi
Last recorded121,435 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 HWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 121,435 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 121,423 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 113,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,181 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 11 Sep 2015 100,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate damaged

engine management lights on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 85,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,369 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,212 miles

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 27 Jan 2009 50,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,326 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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SL03 HWF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL03 HWF, 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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SL03 HWF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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