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V259 DBD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,073 mi
Last recorded104,073 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 DBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2020 104,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush in middle (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 102,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture bent (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail not fix in with clip (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 101,764 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 101,761 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted and loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted and loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture bent (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture bent (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 100,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,807 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 3 Nov 2015 87,801 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,036 miles

UNDERBODY, STEERING, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING,OUTTER SILLS STARTING TO RUST, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING TO INNER FACE

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,338 miles

UNDERBODY STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO RUST, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER FACE

Pass 16 Jul 2011 67,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 66,346 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 27 Jun 2009 65,394 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 63,726 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 61,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,000 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

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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V259 DBD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V259 DBD, 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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V259 DBD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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