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SM03 GVE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,555 mi
Last recorded94,555 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 GVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 94,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle and suspension

Pass 14 May 2022 82,996 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 14 May 2022 82,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,562 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2021 79,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2020 78,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,316 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 72,234 miles

both front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust back box poor condition

slight coolant leak from thermastat housing

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,401 miles

both rear inner wings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,430 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,161 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,887 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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SM03 GVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM03 GVE, 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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SM03 GVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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