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NU03 XRC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

116,245 mi
Last recorded116,245 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 XRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 116,245 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 116,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring seat on shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 106,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 99,434 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 93,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,446 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 15 88 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 83,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspect rear pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,474 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 79,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,689 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 68,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,751 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,809 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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NU03 XRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NU03 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

NU03 XRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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