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SY52 PAO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,701 mi
Last recorded84,701 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 PAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 84,701 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 77,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 62,673 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has slight cut or split on inner face but not deep enough to reach cords.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slightly torn but still clearing screen

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,993 miles

Both front inner cv gaitors are in poor condition

Slight lift in both rear diff stabilizer outer bushes but not excessive

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar droplink bushes

offside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left and wearing on edges 225/40/18W XL

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front inner cv gaitors are in poor condition

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

Slight lift in both rear diff stabilizer outer bushes but not excessive

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar droplink bushes

offside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left and wearing on edges 225/40/18W XL

Fail 29 Apr 2011 52,464 miles

Both raer brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear tyres are wearing on edges

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front discs are slightly worn

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear discs are corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2011 52,464 miles

Both raer brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear tyres are wearing on edges

Front discs are slightly worn

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear discs are corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,140 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,075 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 41,070 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre has cut in inside side wall also crack when jacked up.

Pass 28 May 2008 36,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,868 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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SY52 PAO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY52 PAO, 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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SY52 PAO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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