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ST03 KWB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,275 mi
Last recorded90,275 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 KWB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 90,275 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 Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut top area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 83,974 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear and front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various parts on exhaust pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 68,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting point at suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,875 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 of both inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,329 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 60,299 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,352 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 56,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,654 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,654 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,744 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 18 Feb 2011 37,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,958 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 34,958 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,978 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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ST03 KWB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ST03 KWB, 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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ST03 KWB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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