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DG03 HNY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,275 mi
Last recorded160,275 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HNY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 160,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 150,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 142,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension bushes perished.

n/s and o/s outer sill have covers fitted.so can`t inspect outer sill fully.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 142,089 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension bushes perished.

n/s and o/s outer sill have covers fitted.so can`t inspect outer sill fully.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 136,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush slight play. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,703 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 129,703 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 129,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 124,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,975 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on tread edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 112,862 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage (no cords visible)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,269 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight kerb damage

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,530 miles

both front tyres waering on tread edges

engine management light on

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,837 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,369 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,056 miles

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

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 6 Mar 2009 80,037 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,717 miles

font tyres wearing on inner edge needs tracking

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

font tyres wearing on inner edge needs tracking

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,818 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,416 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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DG03 HNY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG03 HNY, 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 HNY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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