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OW03 HPC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,129 mi
Last recorded146,129 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 HPC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 146,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2019 146,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear seats missing at time of test

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 125,261 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 125,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 105,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 98,409 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear center seat belt not fitted n/s front side light slishtly dim

Pass 7 Sep 2013 98,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear center seat belt not fitted n/s front side light slishtly dim

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,719 miles

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

front brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 89,719 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 20 May 2010 79,497 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 8 May 2008 56,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2008 56,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 34,223 miles

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

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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OW03 HPC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW03 HPC, 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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OW03 HPC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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