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FA03 HVG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,959 mi
Last recorded130,959 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HVG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 130,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,785 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to suspension arms

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake only 60% (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion to front shock bodies

oil leak to engine

Fail 16 Mar 2023 128,783 miles

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

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to suspension arms

Heavy knocking o/s/r, Some lift in o/s/r strut top mount.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake only 60% (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion to front shock bodies

oil leak to engine

Fail 29 Nov 2022 128,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper turret mount rust out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper turret mount rust out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing All 3 across rear seat (7.1.2 (d))

Brake lining(s) missing Both rear outer pads, material breaking up. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to o/s/f shock body.

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to rear subframe

General corrosion to all suspension

oil leak

plastic sill cover fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2020 128,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion of suspension components front and rear

Fail 25 Jul 2020 128,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion of suspension components front and rear

Pass 10 Mar 2018 118,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,260 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,645 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 49,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,360 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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FA03 HVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA03 HVG, 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 FA03 HVG registered?

FA03 HVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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