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OV03 EEZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,307 mi
Last recorded146,307 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 EEZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 146,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 136,036 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 129,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,883 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 121,883 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 111,812 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 111,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 81,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,943 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 63,524 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre cut

Pass 6 May 2009 56,239 miles

osr tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 1 May 2009 56,234 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,637 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,787 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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OV03 EEZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OV03 EEZ, 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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OV03 EEZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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