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SW52 HGF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,464 mi
Last recorded116,464 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 HGF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,464 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 116,464 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,557 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator mountin (2.4.G.1)

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

eml on.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,557 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator mountin (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eml on.

Pass 29 May 2015 101,940 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 94,576 miles

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

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

engine managment light on indicates a fault in the system

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2014 94,576 miles

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

engine managment light on indicates a fault in the system

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2013 88,435 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 84,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2012 84,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 81,746 miles

mil on!!

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit!!

Fail 13 May 2011 81,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

mil on!!

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit!!

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,398 miles

advise rear discs to be replaced

Pass 23 Jul 2009 71,508 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,474 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,384 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 51,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,548 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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SW52 HGF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW52 HGF, 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 SW52 HGF registered?

SW52 HGF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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