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SV03 XJY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,837 mi
Last recorded113,837 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XJY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 113,837 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 113,830 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 104,436 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 98,892 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slightly play

nearside rear shock absorber damp

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,569 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 95,569 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 91,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,565 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 71,565 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,194 miles

nearside no. plate lamp dim

rear bumper loose at nearside

Fail 28 Mar 2006 55,194 miles

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

nearside no. plate lamp dim

rear bumper loose at nearside

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 XJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV03 XJY registered?

SV03 XJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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