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OE03 PXA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,649 mi
Last recorded101,649 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 PXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing rough on lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 94,663 miles

front brake pipes are rusty

general under body corrosion

nearside headlight beam pattern is poor

Fail 30 May 2025 94,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pipes are rusty

general under body corrosion

nearside headlight beam pattern is poor

Pass 17 Jun 2023 94,859 miles

Aftermarket sidelights but set to white

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

aux front sidelights wrong colour

Fail 4 Feb 2022 92,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

aux front sidelights wrong colour

number plate lights incorrect colour

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour 2 of 4 lights are blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

advise eml light on

Fail 16 Feb 2021 83,818 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure front cross member (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour 2 of 4 lights are blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

advise eml light on

Fail 18 Dec 2020 83,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing swivel (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corrodecd and holed to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing swivel (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under body light wiring low to ground (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

advise eml light on

Pass 6 Jul 2019 73,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake hsa little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,907 miles

Front Bumper insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2016 64,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,484 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 41,476 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,215 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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OE03 PXA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OE03 PXA, 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 OE03 PXA registered?

OE03 PXA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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