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DY03 PCV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,491 mi
Last recorded145,491 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 PCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 145,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 138,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 131,508 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 129,443 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 123,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

position lights not working with ign off

Pass 29 Oct 2009 123,639 miles

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

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

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

position lights not working with ign off

Fail 12 Jun 2009 123,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

brake fluid level low/offside front inner cv gator leaking/slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes and drop links/battery insercure

Pass 17 May 2008 118,325 miles

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links.

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 16 May 2008 118,321 miles

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

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

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links.

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 16 May 2007 118,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,261 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 87,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DY03 PCV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY03 PCV, 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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DY03 PCV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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