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FV03 OLR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,733 mi
Last recorded77,733 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OLR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 77,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength passenger side rear upper wheel arch area corroded and holed with in 30 cm of shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers side rear inner upper wheel arch corrosion with in 30 cm of shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under side of car corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,998 miles

Nearside Inner passenger side inner seal corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger side rear upper shock mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner drivers side inner seal corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers side rear upper shock mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 66,992 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision corrosion with in 30cm of lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner passenger side inner seal corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner drivers side inner seal corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 63,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 62,018 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 60,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 58,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,256 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,684 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,126 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,730 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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FV03 OLR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FV03 OLR, 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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FV03 OLR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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