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SP03 ZCJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,951 mi
Last recorded82,951 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ZCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar d-bushes.

Underside of vehicle very muddy.

Fail 24 May 2019 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (Trailing arm bush). (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired lower arch area, within 30cm of seat mounting points. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Suspension turret area. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired lower arch area, within 30cm of seat mounting points. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Suspension turret area. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (Trailing arm bush). (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar d-bushes.

Underside of vehicle very muddy.

Pass 9 May 2018 76,580 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has leak of exhaust gases at downpipes/manifolds

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly age cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also badly age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,269 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 May 2017 71,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres slight age cracking

Exhaust system and flanges quit corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 28 May 2016 66,558 miles

cover sills fitted

front anti roll bar all bushes have play

Fail 25 May 2016 66,558 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

cover sills fitted

front anti roll bar all bushes have play

rear brake discs badly scored

Pass 8 May 2015 61,916 miles

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

cover sills fitted

rear brakes sticking slightly

rear tyres low

Pass 28 May 2014 56,923 miles

cover sills fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn

o/s/f and n/s/f drop link bushes worn

o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arm front bush worn

Pass 24 May 2013 50,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 50,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,330 miles

cover sills fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

inner edge of both front tyres worn

slight play on n/s/f drop link

Fail 28 May 2012 47,330 miles

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

cover sills fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

inner edge of both front tyres worn

slight play on n/s/f drop link

Pass 23 May 2011 42,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,087 miles

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

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

front discs inner edge corroded adv

front to rear at compensator valve slight corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 31,595 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 26,369 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 21,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 21,345 miles

Offside Front 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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SP03 ZCJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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