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SV03 OXE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,255 mi
Last recorded104,255 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 OXE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 104,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,411 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES CILL COVERED IN UNDERSEAL. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

chassis, suspension, brakes and fuel lines corroded.

Pass 29 Dec 2020 96,308 miles

suspension and sills has been underseal all round

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,083 miles

welding repairs under sealed

Fail 12 Jul 2019 91,067 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to osr sill area

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch coated in under seal

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch coated in under seal

Fail 20 Jul 2017 72,494 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ARCH (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded incluoding sillpanel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in cluoding sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe has bad fuel leek (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

brakes not due to fuel lssk

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,455 miles

noise comming from rearend

Fail 1 Apr 2015 67,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,329 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,498 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,244 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 51,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front and Rear discs pitted and groved

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,041 miles

front & REAR DISCS SLIGTLY CORRIOUED

Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,908 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 30,341 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 30,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 16,195 miles

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

N/S Washer Jet Poor

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OXE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OXE, 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 SV03 OXE registered?

SV03 OXE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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