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LV03 VKB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,451 mi
Last recorded117,451 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 VKB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 117,451 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,818 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,852 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres starting to wear low on edges.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,272 miles

Front discs lipped on edges.

Rear brake pads on limit.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,272 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres on limit on inner edges.

Front discs lipped on edges.

Rear brake pads on limit.

Fail 2 May 2014 74,129 miles

Travel in handbrake.

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

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

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

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 2 May 2014 74,129 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,944 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Nearside and rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,151 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,439 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 20 Apr 2011 41,439 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 Apr 2010 31,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,149 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 21,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,952 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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LV03 VKB 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 LV03 VKB, 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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LV03 VKB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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