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NJ03 GKK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,537 mi
Last recorded167,537 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 GKK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 167,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 158,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 158,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lense discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill riser corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lens discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 149,449 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 139,696 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear suspension arms and trailing arm bushes split and in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2017 139,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill riser (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear metal brake pipes at rear joining block (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear suspension arms and trailing arm bushes split and in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2016 130,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 122,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2015 122,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2014 112,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 106,573 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,801 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)

battery loose

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 82,131 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 82,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

management light on

Fail 10 Feb 2011 82,040 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,406 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,536 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,588 miles

exhaust is just passing on noise level

Fail 5 Nov 2007 58,588 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

exhaust is just passing on noise level

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NJ03 GKK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NJ03 GKK, 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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NJ03 GKK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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