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NU03 DTZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 DTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,257 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,113 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 92,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,495 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,495 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,733 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 16 May 2012 79,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 71,595 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 71,592 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 62,162 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 52,852 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 52,852 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,131 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2007 33,183 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,093 miles

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

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

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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NU03 DTZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NU03 DTZ, 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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What year was NU03 DTZ registered?

NU03 DTZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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