MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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
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) ()
Drivebelts loose.
Engine oil low.
Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe catalyst bracket missing. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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)
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)
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)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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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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