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NV03 VXC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 VXC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,801 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 118,769 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wiper blade poor

Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,989 miles

Engine management light on

Slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jan 2015 104,989 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

e.m.lights on.

exhaust heat covers slightly loose.

rear tyres treads getting down.

slight bulge n/s front tyre inner side wall(REMOULD TYRE FITTED)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,920 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 47,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,005 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,737 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,120 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 VXC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NV03 VXC, 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 NV03 VXC registered?

NV03 VXC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is NV03 VXC safe to buy?

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