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SW03 LZT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,757 mi
Last recorded84,757 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 LZT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,757 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2014 79,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in wiper linkage

Fail 14 May 2014 79,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust clamps corroded

hub bearing noise heard on roadtest

slight play in wiper linkage

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,017 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing thin on outter shoulders

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,754 miles

Both front tyres 0mm on inner and outer edges of tread.

Both front tyres low pressure (n/s 16 psi - o/s 17 psi)

Both front wipers torn

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Brake disc corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 49,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres 0mm on inner and outer edges of tread.

Both front tyres low pressure (n/s 16 psi - o/s 17 psi)

Both front wipers torn

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Brake disc corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,956 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 42,955 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,162 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 3-0mm on outer edge 195/6015 †o/s/f tyre worn 3-1.6mm on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2007 28,162 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn 3-0mm on outer edge 195/6015 †o/s/f tyre worn 3-1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,308 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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SW03 LZT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW03 LZT, 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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SW03 LZT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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