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OU03 ZPD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,857 mi
Last recorded100,857 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ZPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 100,857 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,755 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 100,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,996 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,826 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 93,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges where goes through hole in boot floor (4.11 (a) (ii))

engine oil on minimum

front sun strip fitted

led wiring cable tied to various suspension components, secure

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,859 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,691 miles

sports cat fitted (had to get really hot to pass emissions test)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,687 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp flashing

coolant leak

front exhaust heat shield insecure

hand brake travel

oil residue

Pass 15 Mar 2015 76,244 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,374 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,822 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 57,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,531 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,662 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,876 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,359 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,429 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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OU03 ZPD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OU03 ZPD, 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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OU03 ZPD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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