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HY03 NLA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,562 mi
Last recorded142,562 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 NLA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 142,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 142,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 140,369 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 104,526 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2015 104,526 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 64,770 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 56,440 miles

Battery insecure

Plastic covers and liners preventing full examination of structure and components

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Retest emission very erratic suggesting fueling fault

Some corrosion to both subframes and components

Sports exhaust fitted

Fail 18 May 2012 56,337 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

Plastic covers and liners preventing full examination of structure and components

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Some corrosion to both subframes and components

Spors exhaust fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,101 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 54,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,722 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 20 May 2009 49,435 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake as alot free travel

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Fail 26 Feb 2008 45,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres 3mm left wearing inner edges

hand brake as alot free travel

n/s/f wing and bumper damaged

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,662 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres 3mm left wearing inner edges

hand brake as alot free travel

n/s/f wing and bumper damaged

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,536 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,536 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

outer sills have covers

rear surpension hard mod surpension fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,341 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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HY03 NLA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY03 NLA, 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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HY03 NLA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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