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SO03 BHN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,973 mi
Last recorded104,973 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 BHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 104,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 104,948 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 98,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking from hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,033 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,013 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 3 frm adaptor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,565 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,248 miles

Oil leak

all exposed end sections of brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,248 miles

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

Oil leak

all exposed end sections of brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 72,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,719 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2011 66,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,824 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 39,992 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,291 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 BHN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO03 BHN, 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 BHN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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