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HT03 MVA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,150 mi
Last recorded161,150 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 MVA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 161,150 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 161,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 161,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 156,800 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 150,787 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

Pass 16 May 2017 144,405 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 144,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 136,291 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 123,950 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads worn low

o/s wiper split

Fail 5 Jul 2014 123,714 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

185/65/15

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear pads look low

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm and worn badly on inner edge

o/s wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 110,386 miles

stone chips in screen

Fail 29 Jun 2013 110,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

E/M/L LAMP ON

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

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

stone chips in screen

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,804 miles

brake fluid discoloured

deep cut in n/s/r tread

front pads worn low

front plate damage

front suspension link bushes have small splits

headlamp lenses deteriated

o/s/r tread small cuts

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge (raised edge)

rear tyre walls worn and perished

screen chipped

Fail 30 Jun 2012 101,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid discoloured

deep cut in n/s/r tread

front pads worn low

front plate damage

front suspension link bushes have small splits

headlamp lenses deteriated

o/s/r tread small cuts

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge (raised edge)

rear tyre walls worn and perished

screen chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2011 92,018 miles

brake fluid below max

front pads low thickness

n/s/r indicator faded

o/s/r tyre nailed

rear tyre walls worn

screen chipped

Fail 2 Jul 2011 92,018 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid below max

front pads low thickness

n/s/r indicator faded

o/s/r tyre nailed

rear tyre walls worn

screen chipped

Fail 3 Jul 2010 81,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

coolant hose weeping (pos top hose)

n/s wiper ends split

Pass 3 Jul 2010 81,803 miles

coolant hose weeping (pos top hose)

n/s wiper ends split

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,658 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 61,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,559 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,559 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,827 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 MVA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HT03 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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