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SP03 UPB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,696 mi
Last recorded120,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 UPB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 120,696 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower crossmember (radiotor support beam) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,477 miles

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

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

Corrosion to all suspension & hub components

Corrosion to all suspension,steering & hub components & chassis/floorpan

Emission test struggled to pass

Emission test struggled to pass

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front lower radiator support panel excessivly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front lower radiator support panel badly corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle very dirty when inspected

Underside of vehicle very dirty when tested

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 119,454 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Corrosion to all suspension & hub components

Emission test struggled to pass

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front lower radiator support panel excessivly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle very dirty when tested

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 117,288 miles

Emission test struggled to pass

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front lower radiator support panel corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight brake bind N/S/F

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle very dirty

Fail 9 Jun 2014 117,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Emission test struggled to pass

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front lower radiator support panel corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight brake bind N/S/F

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,924 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 112,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 107,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,253 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 97,253 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,192 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 75,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,684 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 UPB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP03 UPB, 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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SP03 UPB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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