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FE03 PNV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,101 mi
Last recorded147,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 147,101 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

headlamps weak outputs

Pass 18 Jul 2013 124,710 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 124,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all windows are tinted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 112,495 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2012 112,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,141 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,272 miles

wear to front+rear discs

wear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2010 74,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear to front+rear discs

wear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,850 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2009 52,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,257 miles

Front and rear brakes look to be getting well worn??

Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,497 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre center of tread

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,714 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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FE03 PNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FE03 PNV, 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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FE03 PNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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