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SY03 FZF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,641 mi
Last recorded108,641 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 FZF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 108,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

General corrosion of front "U" subframe. Rear subframe and suspension components.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leakage. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has sidewall damage. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion setting into inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40/18 ()

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

Sideskirts fitted to vehicle.

Fail 7 Jul 2022 108,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened "U" frame holed and corroded. At nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Pad retaining pins. Retaining clips missing and pin condition. (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Burst and incomplete. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe on steer rack body. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. Torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Not fully secured. (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

General corrosion of front "U" subframe. Rear subframe and suspension components.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leakage. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has sidewall damage. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion setting into inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40/18 ()

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

Sideskirts fitted to vehicle.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,096 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut leaking (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil low

Pass 24 Jun 2020 107,580 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slight surface rust o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 106,272 miles

Drivebelts loose.

Engine oil low.

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe catalyst bracket missing. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 106,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross-member at radiator. Little visual. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both.Lamps hazed. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Burst and incomplete. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drivebelts loose.

Engine oil low.

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe catalyst bracket missing. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,803 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,035 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 98,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 83,323 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 83,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,583 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 69,574 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,671 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 46,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 36,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SY03 FZF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SY03 FZF, 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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SY03 FZF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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