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NU03 XRH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,590 mi
Last recorded104,590 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 XRH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,590 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear outer wheel arches corroded both sides

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 104,583 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (marked yellow) (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear outer wheel arches corroded both sides

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 104,566 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under sill panel (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner flitches badly in several places (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,874 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,972 miles

WINDOW SCREEN HAS SMALL CHIP TO NEARSIDE LESS THAN 10mm

Fail 12 Aug 2010 66,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 54,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,368 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 43,368 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,564 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 XRH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc 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 XRH, 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 XRH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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