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SM52 ZTO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,751 mi
Last recorded124,751 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ZTO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2016 124,751 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member both sides (6.1.A.1)

no brakes tested not safe to drive

no emmissions tested

Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 119,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 116,412 miles

battery was flat

both front brake pipes corroded / rear feeding flexi corroded

both front tyres and osr close to limit 1956015

front and parking brake imbalance

rear brake discs corroded / front brake discs slightly corroded

some dents and scratches

suspect wheel bearing noise??

Fail 8 Jan 2013 116,412 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

battery was flat

both front brake pipes corroded / rear feeding flexi corroded

both front tyres and osr close to limit 1956015

front and parking brake imbalance

rear brake discs corroded / front brake discs slightly corroded

some dents and scratches

suspect wheel bearing noise??

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake pipes corroded at ends

both rear brake pipes corroded at ends

couple dents and scratches

front to rear at rear brake pipe c

mil light on

suspect slight blow from exhaust at front

Fail 27 Jan 2012 112,116 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake pipes corroded at ends

both rear brake pipes corroded at ends

couple dents and scratches

front to rear at rear brake pipe c

mil light on

suspect slight blow from exhaust at front

Pass 3 Feb 2011 107,674 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 107,607 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 102,518 miles

exhaust joins badly corroded & rear section

nsf tyre on limit 1956015V

rear brake pipes corroded at union

some dents scratches & damage

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,477 miles

exhaust cat join & rear join badly corroded/ rear section badly corroded

front brake pads worn/ front discs edges corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear/ rear section corroded

osf wiper slightly torn

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,868 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 91,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 86,343 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,818 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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SM52 ZTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM52 ZTO, 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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SM52 ZTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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