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NG03 MJY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,440 mi
Last recorded149,440 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 MJY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 149,440 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 149,435 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 129,852 miles

Brakes ; Decelerometer brake test only , 4WD

Note ; unable to spin check rear wheels / bearings due to 4 WD & LSD

Suspension ; both front anti-roll bar links have slight play & o/s ball joint seals deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 20 Nov 2015 129,852 miles

Brakes ; Decelerometer brake test only , 4WD

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange , nuts missing (7.1.2)

Note ; unable to spin check rear wheels / bearings due to 4 WD & LSD

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense deteriorated , image difused (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension ; both front anti-roll bar links have slight play & o/s ball joint seals deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 24 Oct 2014 113,326 miles

Brake ; decerometer brake test only , 4 WD

Brakes ; front brake discs worn / surface corrosion

Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn , o/s worn thin , close to limit

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded

Brakes ; rear brake pads unevenly worn o/s worn thin , close to limit

Engine ; oil level at minimum

Exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , minor leak at front flange joint

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,326 miles

Brake ; decerometer brake test only , 4 WD

Brakes ; front brake discs worn / surface corrosion

Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn , o/s worn thin , close to limit

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded

Brakes ; rear brake pads unevenly worn o/s worn thin , close to limit

Engine ; oil level at minimum

Exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , minor leak at front flange joint

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

font/centre exhaust(flange)deteriorated

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2013 108,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both wiper blades split

font/centre exhaust(flange)deteriorated

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,341 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 104,336 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,502 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 100,502 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 89,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,784 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 70,784 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 48,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,196 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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NG03 MJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NG03 MJY, 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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NG03 MJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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