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SN03 TXP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 TXP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,801 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 96,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,625 miles

eml is on

Fail 5 Jun 2017 90,625 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

eml is on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,992 miles

eml is on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 87,992 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml is on

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,366 miles

front brake pipes corroded

osr brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 84,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr brake disc corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,736 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 81,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,865 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,674 miles

osf tyre sidewall cut

wipers smearing screen

Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

osf tyre sidewall cut

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,207 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,207 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 64,151 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,196 miles

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

front wipers start smear screen

Fail 21 Jul 2008 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front wipers start smear screen

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,723 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 48,622 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,494 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 42,494 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SN03 TXP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SN03 TXP, 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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SN03 TXP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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