MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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FA03 HVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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