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LK03 CHZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,902 mi
Last recorded146,902 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 CHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 146,902 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 146,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

under side corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2022 146,837 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

under side corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2022 146,829 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all other general underbody/component corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2021 146,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

All underside body/component corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 115,210 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 9 May 2018 98,577 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 89,490 miles

General underbody corrosion

Headlight wiring poor

battery loose

Fail 4 May 2017 89,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

General underbody corrosion

Headlight wiring poor

Oil leak ()

battery loose

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 86,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff mount worn

Pass 14 May 2012 81,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,970 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,964 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 72,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,427 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,422 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,077 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 60,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 53,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,358 miles

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

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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LK03 CHZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LK03 CHZ, 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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LK03 CHZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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