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SW52 OKE

2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,844 mi
Last recorded107,844 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD79,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 OKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 107,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 99,905 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 99,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front nearside front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,218 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 80,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 67,988 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 67,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,310 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,310 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,464 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 32,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,607 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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SW52 OKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,903 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW52 OKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW52 OKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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