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N555 GRE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,543 mi
Last recorded140,543 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 GRE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 140,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 140,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 134,272 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 134,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 126,975 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 126,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 119,870 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 119,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes at union (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem seriously damaged ALL FOUR (4.1.D.1e)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background BOTH (6.3.3)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,372 miles

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

hand brake travel

slight exhaust leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 109,106 miles

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,106 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 88,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 74,205 miles

osf lower enginbay cover slight insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2009 63,553 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,204 miles

brakes noisy on application

Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,882 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,749 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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N555 GRE 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 N555 GRE, 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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N555 GRE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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