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NV03 VXB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,422 mi
Last recorded91,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 VXB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,422 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,662 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,000 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole,slight discharge of grease (2.5.C.1a)

condition of exhaust

corrosion across radiator support member

Fail 9 Feb 2016 78,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part BOTH n/s/f and o/s/f, not secured chafing on sharp edge (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper pin securing clip inadequately fitted (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt detached (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole,slight discharge of grease (2.5.C.1a)

condition of exhaust

corrosion across radiator support member

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,265 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,217 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,558 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,591 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 46,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,741 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,551 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,067 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,817 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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NV03 VXB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NV03 VXB, 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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NV03 VXB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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