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YR03 BRV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,517 mi
Last recorded105,517 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 105,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,132 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC BRAKING FACES CORRODED.

ENGINE FAULT LAMP ILLUMINATED.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON SHOULDERS.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE.

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISC BRAKING FACES CORRODED.

ENGINE FAULT LAMP ILLUMINATED.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON SHOULDERS.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE.

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,194 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER AND HAS NAILS IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALLS STARTING TO SEPARATE.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 90,959 miles

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

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

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

front number plate deterioating.

offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,240 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges .strong advise changing.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,969 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres cuts in side walls

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,551 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2006 48,354 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing low

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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YR03 BRV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR03 BRV, 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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What year was YR03 BRV registered?

YR03 BRV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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