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DU03 OMC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,755 mi
Last recorded147,755 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OMC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 147,755 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 146,124 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes split/worn

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,086 miles

Both Rear suspention Trailing arm Front bushes Deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing Faster than O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 141,125 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 138,310 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 138,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 135,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,124 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 131,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,190 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 127,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 123,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,466 miles

Minor damage to windscreen outside of swept area

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Vehicle starting fault. Battery may require replacement

Fail 1 Dec 2015 119,466 miles

Minor damage to windscreen outside of swept area

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Vehicle starting fault. Battery may require replacement

Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,982 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 108,980 miles

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

E.M.L warning light on

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,564 miles

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

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

exhaust weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust weak

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noisy wheel bearing sound coming from the rear

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,824 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 81,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,058 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,023 miles

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 23 Mar 2006 34,141 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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DU03 OMC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU03 OMC, 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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DU03 OMC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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