MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise general rusting below vehicle and welding undersealed
advise rear arm bushes
advise rear sub frame
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at two areas (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
advise general condition below vehicle rusting
advise rear support arm bushes
advise remainder of rear subframe corroding
advise front anti roll bar bushes
advise front inner brake discs
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise front anti roll bar bushes
advise front inner brake discs
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise rear metal brake pipes slight rusting
advise under vehicle genral condition
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise rear metal brake pipes slight rusting
advise under vehicle genral condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise metal metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
brake pipes greased.
exhaust heatshield loose.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW03 YHU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?
SW03 YHU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 June 2003.
Is SW03 YHU safe to buy?
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