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LV03 VKF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,881 mi
Last recorded175,881 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 175,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 175,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 172,501 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 172,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted to standard H7 Headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted to standard H7 Headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 168,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 157,651 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 157,568 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 151,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 145,090 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 136,573 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen damaged

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 128,781 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,949 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,480 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,825 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 66,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,185 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 57,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,747 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outre wall and nail in tyre

front brake pads getting low

small cut to o/s/f tyre outer wall

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 VKF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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