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OV03 ORJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

135,368 mi
Last recorded135,368 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ORJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 135,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 135,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,414 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 130,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,009 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,438 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 118,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 117,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 114,696 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense broken

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Light damaged no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Tyre start to worn off outer edge

Rear Bootlid can't be opened

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

Fail 17 Sep 2017 114,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense broken

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Light damaged no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Tyre start to worn off outer edge

Rear Bootlid can't be opened

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,919 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)

Slight leak from nearside and offside inner cv boot clips

centre stoplight not working

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 112,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Slight leak from nearside and offside inner cv boot clips

centre stoplight not working

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,761 miles

n/s/r/ tyre low tread

Fail 9 Sep 2015 110,757 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s/r/ tyre low tread

Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,769 miles

centre stoplight inop

Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 97,891 miles

front brake pads wearing low

leds inop in centre stop light

Pass 26 May 2011 86,848 miles

2 leds mnot working in high level stoplight.

Fail 26 May 2011 86,834 miles

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

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

2 leds mnot working in high level stoplight.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,579 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 75,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 63,381 miles

front tyres 3mm on inner edges

rear tyres 2.5mm on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2009 63,381 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres 3mm on inner edges

rear tyres 2.5mm on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2008 54,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 44,149 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 May 2007 44,149 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 32,949 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,949 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 ORJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 OV03 ORJ, 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 ORJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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