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SW03 XHX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XHX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,906 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 107,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 101,043 miles

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

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,421 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

side skirts fitted

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2020 95,409 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

side skirts fitted

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 May 2019 90,740 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 90,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 86,921 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 86,726 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,523 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

several prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 12 Apr 2017 81,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

several prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,057 miles

Cannot assess outer sills due to bodykit

Inner sills corroded at rear, cannot fully assess due to bodykit

Rear jacking points may be weakened by corrosion

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,261 miles

Both vehicle sills badly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,261 miles

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

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

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

Both vehicle sills badly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,440 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,438 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,843 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,843 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,383 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,611 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,761 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,232 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 XHX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XHX, 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 XHX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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