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EF03 DHC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,105 mi
Last recorded155,105 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 155,105 miles

Outer sill and undercovers

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 150,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 139,500 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2018 139,499 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,149 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 133,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle of inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 124,711 miles

side skits fitted outer sill covered

Fail 18 Jul 2016 124,711 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.4.2)

side skits fitted outer sill covered

Pass 2 Jun 2015 123,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front inner driveshaft boot showing signs of weeping grease

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 123,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front inner driveshaft boot showing signs of weeping grease

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 114,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Outer sills covered

Slight water ingress into front registration plate but still legible

Fail 13 Jul 2012 107,883 miles

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

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

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

Outer sills covered

Slight water ingress into front registration plate but still legible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,519 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 102,463 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,501 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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EF03 DHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EF03 DHC, 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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EF03 DHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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