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SW03 XOK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,273 mi
Last recorded121,273 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XOK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 121,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bolt missing from front exhaust clamp

engine management light indicating a fault

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Apr 2016 121,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bolt missing from front exhaust clamp

engine management light indicating a fault

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,582 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,993 miles

engine has oil leak sump

Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine has oil leak sump

front brake discs worn and pitted slight

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2012 73,590 miles

all four tyres have light cracks on side walls

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,569 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 21,932 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,771 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 XOK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SW03 XOK, 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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What year was SW03 XOK registered?

SW03 XOK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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