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SP03 TZL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,626 mi
Last recorded80,626 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 TZL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2016 80,626 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

em light on

Pass 19 Dec 2015 66,202 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Both rear brake back plates corroded but not seriously weekend.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 66,202 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Both rear brake back plates corroded but not seriously weekend.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,343 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,278 miles

front disc's slightly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,668 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,481 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,244 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,296 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 31,504 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 31,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,818 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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SP03 TZL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SP03 TZL, 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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What year was SP03 TZL registered?

SP03 TZL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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