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OV03 ORT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

145,069 mi
Last recorded145,069 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ORT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 145,069 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 145,069 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 140,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 139,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 136,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 135,106 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 135,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 135,100 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 134,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 128,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 126,671 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 121,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,420 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both front discs poor inside

Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,420 miles

Both front discs poor inside

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,497 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust noisy

Fail 26 Feb 2015 109,497 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust noisy

Fail 20 Jan 2014 100,545 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear center lap belt missing.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,545 miles

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

rear center lap belt missing.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,133 miles

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

all tyres have slight wear on edges

offside inner cv boot seeping from outer clip

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 93,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 84,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,317 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,924 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 ORT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ORT, 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 OV03 ORT registered?

OV03 ORT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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