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NK03 HRW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,988 mi
Last recorded136,988 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 HRW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 136,988 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 136,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer sills covered

Pass 25 Oct 2021 132,307 miles

various corrosion throughout but not affecting the vehicles structural integrity

Pass 15 Dec 2020 125,118 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s/f brake pipe corroded outer

Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,557 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 22 Jun 2018 107,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,031 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,457 miles

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,457 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2015

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Fail 28 Jul 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,645 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,122 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 74,000 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,034 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 64,720 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 64,720 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT LEAKING GREASE

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT LEAKING GREASE

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,944 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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NK03 HRW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NK03 HRW, 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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NK03 HRW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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