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DG03 ETK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,162 mi
Last recorded112,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ETK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 112,162 miles

Front front brake discs very rusty

Front poor operation of front washer jets

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Front condensation in head lamp

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

Offside Front condensation in head lamp

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear connector to ns and os rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs very rusty

power steering pump noisy

Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 12 Nov 2015 107,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Aug 2014 92,715 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

offside number plate light is dim

Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,706 miles

Light corrosion to front and rear subframes

Plastic covers preventing full examination of underside

Slight bulge, damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Some uneven wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,679 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them preventing full examination

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,099 miles

C/o erratic

Corrosion to rear subframes and components

Front brake discs wearing

N/s headlamp pattern poor

Plastic covers preventing full examination of sills

Some corrosion evident to sill seams

Sports exhaust fitted (not considered loud)

Front brake pads worn beyond service limits

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,269 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,151 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 19,151 miles

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

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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DG03 ETK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DG03 ETK, 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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DG03 ETK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 July 2003.

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