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SW03 XWZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,641 miles

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

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

vehicle undersealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,415 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,243 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 65,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,879 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,337 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,374 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,525 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 43,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,547 miles

front tyres well worn

rear anti roll bar links chaffing off roll bar

rear wheel rims pitted [inner]

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,676 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 XWZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SW03 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

SW03 XWZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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