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NL03 JOU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,190 mi
Last recorded158,190 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 JOU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2019 158,190 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 111,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,061 miles

VIBRATION ON BRAKES-BORDER LINE

both rear struts knocking

exhaust manifold has a slight blow

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear seats are loose

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 1 Sep 2012 79,055 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

NOISE FROM N/S/R STRUT

PLAY IN N/S AND O/S BOTTOM BALL JOINTS-BORDER LINE

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK BADLY WORN

exhaust manifold has a slight blow

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

front number plate has slight damage

handbrake has travel

n/s/f strut top mounting has a stud/nut missing

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear seats are loose

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,215 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 34,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,433 miles

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

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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NL03 JOU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NL03 JOU, 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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NL03 JOU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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