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VK03 WTX

2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD79,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 WTX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,465 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres different size to fronts

Fail 14 Jun 2017 114,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes from joiner valve to rear wheels (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion to outer sills

Non standard exhaust fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres different size to fronts

Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,084 miles

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

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

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 10,142 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 101,138 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,809 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slow to return

Fail 2 Jul 2012 86,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear seat belt slow to return

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,723 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 46,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,002 miles

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

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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VK03 WTX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK03 WTX, 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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VK03 WTX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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