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N5 HAK

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,321 mi
Last recorded71,321 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 HAK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 70,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,257 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,321 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 62,321 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,906 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,706 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 59,706 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,470 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,886 miles

both rack gaiters perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,138 miles

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)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,277 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

advise condition of both number plates

Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 51,310 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,557 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 48,536 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All Four Tyres Worn Inside Edge

Front Brake Pads Worn Low

Oil Leak From Engine

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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N5 HAK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N5 HAK, 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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N5 HAK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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