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J15 OLM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,018 mi
Last recorded154,018 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 OLM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 154,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 153,193 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 152,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 150,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer treads

Fail 7 May 2019 150,480 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer treads

Pass 9 Feb 2018 148,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 148,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 142,468 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 135,853 miles

engine light on

Fail 5 Apr 2013 135,763 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

n/s rear brake discs inner surface badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 126,844 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 126,840 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2010 115,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,941 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 98,941 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,695 miles

exhaust corroded

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

headlight aim on minimum

nearside door mirror housing damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2006 80,695 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

headlight aim on minimum

nearside door mirror housing damaged

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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J15 OLM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J15 OLM, 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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J15 OLM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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