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NU03 XRD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,039 mi
Last recorded126,039 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 XRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 126,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2019 126,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underbody

handbrake travel high

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2018 124,359 miles

headlamp beam images only just met criteria

stonechip to screen

Fail 22 Jan 2018 124,349 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

headlamp beam images only just met criteria

radiator/ ac rad support brace corroded away

sills showing corrosion and weak

stonechip to screen

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various brake and suspension components corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 121,186 miles

oil residue around engine

various brake and suspension components corroded and showing age related wear

Pass 19 Mar 2015 117,789 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 117,789 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,258 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 114,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise battery terminals loose

Fail 8 Apr 2013 107,019 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 107,019 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 99,544 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 May 2011 91,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 82,223 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 70,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 57,517 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 31,875 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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 XRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRD, 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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NU03 XRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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