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HT03 VAD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,691 mi
Last recorded158,691 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 158,691 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front windscreen chip mark

under suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 149,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front windscreen chip mark

under suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 144,199 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 144,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 136,924 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre has sidewall cracks

Pass 3 Jun 2016 129,137 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,043 miles

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

both front tyre valves have crackes in them

Pass 27 Jun 2014 116,638 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 116,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 111,711 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 111,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,534 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 105,534 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,925 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,102 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 94,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,491 miles

front brake pads becoming worn † †o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge † †n/s/f tyre worn on edges † †slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,422 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 53,400 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge † †n/s/r tyre AT legal limits worn on inside edge † †o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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 VAD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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