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HY03 NLR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,631 mi
Last recorded170,631 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 170,631 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 168,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 166,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 163,912 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 159,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 152,308 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 152,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 148,364 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 139,928 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,424 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre low and heavily worn on inside

Fail 16 Feb 2018 121,321 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres low and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front under tray insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, close to cords showing

slight wear to edges of offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 72,233 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 72,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,710 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 63,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,756 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,317 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,928 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,446 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 26,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,548 miles

Front pads wearing

Front tyres wearing on edges

Small chip on windscreen

Some wear to front discs

Pass 18 Feb 2006 12,826 miles

front and rear pads worn

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 NLR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY03 NLR, 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 NLR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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