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ET03 DLX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,375 mi
Last recorded130,375 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 DLX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 130,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f and both sides rear tyres starting to wear on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 120,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 116,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,906 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,970 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 98,434 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 98,328 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,161 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,638 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,589 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,760 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,613 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,871 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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ET03 DLX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ET03 DLX, 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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ET03 DLX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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