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SV03 XKE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,998 mi
Last recorded150,998 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 150,998 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 150,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 139,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

fuel tank filler neck getting thin

Pass 13 Sep 2013 129,971 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 104,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,422 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 68,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 58,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

knocking noise at rear when driving , nothing found during test further examination may be required

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

knocking noise at rear when driving , nothing found during test further examination may be required

Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,741 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,716 miles

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

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 XKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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