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NY03 OSE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,916 mi
Last recorded104,916 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 OSE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 104,916 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 104,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,463 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 95,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays and cover sills fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 95,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays and cover sills fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,961 miles

Both rear wheels stiff to turn

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle, partially obscuring some testable items from view.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (radiator) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,988 miles

Both rear wheels slightly stiff to turn on ramp

Offside Front Wiper slightly split but still clearing screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to o/s/r corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in Tyre

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and metal getting soft

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 82,988 miles

Both rear wheels slightly stiff to turn on ramp

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

Offside Front Wiper slightly split but still clearing screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to o/s/r corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in Tyre

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and metal getting soft

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,916 miles

O/S/R Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited inspection of brake pipes due to under seal

Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited inspection of brake pipes due to under seal

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,446 miles

Offside rear tyre wall starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,123 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,869 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,523 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,241 miles

There has been fitted new rear discs to the car and will need adjusting up soon but okey for m.o.t

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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NY03 OSE 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 75%.

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 NY03 OSE, 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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NY03 OSE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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