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N88 GLD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,405 mi
Last recorded161,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 GLD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 161,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 159,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 157,888 miles

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

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 30 May 2023 154,132 miles

Nearside Rear Advise surface corrosion to rear inner arch by suspension mount but is acceptable

Pass 30 May 2022 146,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 137,185 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 126,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 126,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached antiroll bar link is detached /broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 119,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,709 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,383 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 31,141 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 20 May 2008 27,443 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)

Fail 20 May 2008 27,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 21,596 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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N88 GLD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N88 GLD, 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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N88 GLD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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