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N19 KGS

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,377 mi
Last recorded194,377 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 KGS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 194,377 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 16 May 2026 194,366 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 2 May 2025 192,964 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF top mountings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 192,929 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 192,929 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 192,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 191,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Outer sill covers fitted restricting view

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 191,559 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 182,985 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 170,759 miles

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Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge (3mm)

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge - keep check

offside rear tyre low on inner edge (2mm)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 170,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge (3mm)

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge - keep check

offside rear tyre low on inner edge (2mm)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 159,306 miles

front disc pads appear to be getting low.

nearside door mirror glass missing.

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 159,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

front disc pads appear to be getting low.

nearside door mirror glass missing.

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on edges.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 147,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 147,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 129,810 miles

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 112,107 miles

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 112,107 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 93,447 miles

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,200 miles

front disc pads worn on limit:- recommend new.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 77,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front disc pads worn on limit:- recommend new.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 67,861 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,795 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 54,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N19 KGS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N19 KGS, 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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N19 KGS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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