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AJ03 AVW

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,780 mi
Last recorded131,780 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 131,780 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 131,390 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 129,613 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 129,613 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 129,609 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 129,597 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2019 124,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2019 124,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,655 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,165 miles

COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

FRONT DISC INNER FACES VERY POOR CONDITION (RUSTY)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,154 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOTH INNER FRONT GAITORS (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

FRONT DISC INNER FACES VERY POOR CONDITION (RUSTY)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,853 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle has been modified from standard in many areas

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,758 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 83,857 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

offside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

vehicle has been modified & is not in standard condition

Pass 3 Nov 2011 77,733 miles

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

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

both front & offside rear tyres badly worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Oct 2010 72,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspension low tyres could rub on inner arch on sharp bends

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,381 miles

suspension low tyres could rub on inner arch on sharp bends

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,971 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 62,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,273 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,831 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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AJ03 AVW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ03 AVW, 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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AJ03 AVW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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