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BV03 OKL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,725 mi
Last recorded159,725 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 OKL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 159,725 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 152,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s Front Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 152,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s Front Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/s + O/s Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 145,571 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Rear ( Links And D Bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 139,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 139,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 125,925 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear are bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 121,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 121,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 115,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 110,337 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 96,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2012 89,742 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,091 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,454 miles

nearside front tyre edges bold

offside front tyre edges bold

Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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BV03 OKL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BV03 OKL, 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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BV03 OKL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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