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EF52 OBH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OBH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 127,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror fixing damaged/repaired

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,238 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 116,895 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,873 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 96,873 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,715 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 83,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,607 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,478 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,491 miles

wiper blades slight split on ends but clears scree ok

Fail 9 May 2008 54,044 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 54,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 47,375 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,407 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 35,407 miles

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

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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EF52 OBH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF52 OBH, 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 EF52 OBH registered?

EF52 OBH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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