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SO03 BGK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 BGK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 137,317 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,202 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 133,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 124,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,403 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 114,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,026 miles

o/s rear brake pads getting near limit, o/s f outer gaiter cracked . n/s front tyre direction of rotation wrong

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,220 miles

advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,313 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded @ rear

Fail 26 May 2011 68,313 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded @ rear

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,464 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,740 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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SO03 BGK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SO03 BGK, 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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SO03 BGK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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