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J385 WAX

2003 Subaru Svx

Black Petrol 3319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,159 mi
Last recorded108,159 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Svx66,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 WAX
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,319cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 108,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 107,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,508 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,287 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills.2.rear subframe bushes worn.3.front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 108,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 108,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 95,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,397 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 86,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,845 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 73,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 57,059 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Svx?

Based on 2,483 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,469
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
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J385 WAX is a 2003 Subaru Svx in Black with a 3,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Svx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J385 WAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Svx typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Svx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J385 WAX registered?

J385 WAX is a 2003 Subaru Svx, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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