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NJ03 HYL

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,436 mi
Last recorded117,436 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 HYL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,436 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,036 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,376 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 102,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,961 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,770 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,686 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 88,686 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 76,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 65,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 65,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 44,513 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,259 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,295 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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NJ03 HYL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White 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 NJ03 HYL, 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 HYL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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