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OV03 YHR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,442 mi
Last recorded143,442 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 143,442 miles

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

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

reserve travel on parking brake only just passable

Pass 27 Nov 2024 141,714 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 140,012 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 140,008 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 138,667 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear seat belt sticky in operation.

offside rear wheel arch corrosion.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 134,314 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 132,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 130,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 128,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 125,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 122,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 119,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 115,036 miles

clutch pedal anti-silp rubber worn smooth in areas

small area of service brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn,though still secure and serviceable

Pass 11 May 2011 108,464 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 104,003 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 95,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Fail 18 May 2009 95,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 3 May 2008 81,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 66,448 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 49,101 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 May 2006 49,101 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 YHR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

OV03 YHR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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