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LV03 VKE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,872 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 83,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 79,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,765 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2014 60,982 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 60,982 miles

Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,134 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,132 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,191 miles

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

Front discs slightly corroaded on inner face

Pass 5 Jun 2010 50,227 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 47,218 miles

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

front & rear tyre sizes 235/35/19,n/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn,rear tyres & o/s front tyre nearly new, n/s rear & n/s front tyres have left marked on outer walls correctly fitted

o/s rear & o/s front tyres have right marked on outer walls correctly fitted,number plate lights working but poor advise to replace in near future,o/s & n/s front shock absorber glands have slight play,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

service brake efficiency 78% (decelerometer test), parking brake efficiency 24% (decelerometer test)

Pass 30 May 2008 44,118 miles

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 235/35/19,n/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn & has left marked on outer wall correctly fitted,rear tyres as new,n/s rear tyre has left marked on outer wall correctly fitted.

number plate lights working but a bit poor advise to replace before next test,vehicle has cover covering underside of engine,o/s & n/s front shock absorber glands have slight play.

o/s rear tyre has right marked on outer wall correctly fitted,o/s front tyre inner edge wearing will soon require change approx 2/3 worn & has right marked on outer wall correctly fitted.

service brake efficiency 82% (decelerometer test), handbrake efficiency 28% (decelerometer test).

Pass 31 May 2007 38,658 miles

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 235/35/19 †o/s front & o/s rear tyres have right marked on outer walls †n/s front & n/s rear tyres have left marked on outer walls †front & rear tyres inner edges wearing

handbrake lever adjust †o/s number plate light working but a bit poor †large cover covering underside of engine

Pass 26 May 2006 30,590 miles

Offside Front 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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LV03 VKE 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 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 LV03 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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