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GN03 LHX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,605 mi
Last recorded87,605 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 LHX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes anti roll bar hard over against right suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak & no damping effect (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both too body bushes (2.4.G.2)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

wheel spacers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine water leak.

underside has corrosion.one different alloy on car.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,553 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 62,177 miles

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

OSF tyre inner sidewall perished

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 62,177 miles

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

OSF tyre inner sidewall perished

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 58,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,489 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,725 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge-close to legal limit

slight buckle in offside front wheel inner rim

slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge-close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn low

slight buckle in offside front wheel inner rim

slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,300 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,736 miles

wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,224 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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GN03 LHX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN03 LHX, 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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GN03 LHX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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