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AP03 DHK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,806 mi
Last recorded85,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,806 miles

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

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

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

all four tyres starting to perish and crack.

engine management lamp on.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,805 miles

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

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

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

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

all four tyres starting to perish and crack.

engine management lamp on.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,421 miles

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

underside components corroding due to inactivity.exhaust corroding.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,409 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

all four brake discs corroded due to inactivity.

engine management lamp on.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,679 miles

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

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Fail 1 May 2013 75,676 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

engine management lamp on.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs slightly worn.nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs slightly worn.nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 57,119 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 46,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 39,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,024 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,910 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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AP03 DHK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP03 DHK, 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 AP03 DHK registered?

AP03 DHK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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