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AY03 ONK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,001 mi
Last recorded58,001 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ONK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,001 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 57,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 57,135 miles

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody suspension and braking components surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2023 56,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,445 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 56,445 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,013 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 55,986 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 55,986 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 50,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,540 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,193 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,602 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,298 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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AY03 ONK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 ONK, 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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AY03 ONK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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