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DS03 EFL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,840 mi
Last recorded119,840 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 119,840 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 119,840 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,307 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,307 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,348 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,348 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,685 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 90,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,669 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,643 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 59,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,643 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,675 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 37,675 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,550 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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DS03 EFL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS03 EFL, 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 DS03 EFL registered?

DS03 EFL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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