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HT03 MUV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,364 mi
Last recorded149,364 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 MUV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 149,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 147,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 144,183 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 137,868 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection at union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 133,350 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 128,611 miles

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

both head lamps opaque /poor beam pattern

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 123,183 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 123,026 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,144 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 117,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,741 miles

Drs light operates intermittantly

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Subframe support bracket corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 100,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front inner cv gaiters worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2014 100,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front inner cv gaiters worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,214 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,682 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 81,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,529 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 63,063 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,266 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,266 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 31,844 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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HT03 MUV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HT03 MUV, 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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HT03 MUV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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