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SV03 OXJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,283 mi
Last recorded92,283 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers on sills

eng.covers fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 92,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

covers on sills

eng.covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

covers on sills

Fail 14 Feb 2015 83,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

covers on sills

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,540 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,799 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 73,798 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 71,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,317 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 25 Jan 2010 66,317 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,908 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut on inside wall but not down to wires

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,844 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,396 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 OXJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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