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OV03 EEX

2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,720 mi
Last recorded97,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD79,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 EEX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,720 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 97,715 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 92,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 86,563 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,115 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear exhaust deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

side skirts fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear seats folded down

side skirts fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,094 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,805 miles

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

side skirts fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

heat sheild insecure

side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear disc rusted

sills have covers cannot fully inspect

Fail 2 Nov 2012 56,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear disc rusted

sills have covers cannot fully inspect

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sills have covers cannot fully inspect

Fail 25 Oct 2011 45,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sills have covers cannot fully inspect

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,895 miles

some wear in brake discs and pads.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,721 miles

front tyres cracking and worn on edges

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
Full Subaru Impreza GX AWD reliability report

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OV03 EEX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,903 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV03 EEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV03 EEX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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