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SV03 JBE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,439 mi
Last recorded115,439 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 JBE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,439 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 115,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure Rear purge canister (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,996 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at connector (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 109,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 107,779 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 104,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,488 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 99,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 95,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 92,238 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 86,925 miles

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 31 May 2010 80,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 76,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 69,874 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres are worn on inside edge

Fail 21 May 2008 69,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres are worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,449 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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SV03 JBE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV03 JBE, 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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SV03 JBE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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