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PA03 FLV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 FLV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 130,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 130,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 127,459 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside inner sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 127,447 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front and rear subframes corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

all exhuast heat shields loose and exhaust blowing

nsr and osr inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes Heavily corroded/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers and front inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jun 2018 119,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad metal to metal on inner edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes Heavily corroded/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers and front inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,821 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2017 112,818 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,610 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

heatshields loose on exhaust system

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,008 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

heatshields loose on exhaust system

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,004 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,708 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,877 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,877 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 64,810 miles

all tyres are cracking

Fail 9 May 2009 61,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 61,896 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 May 2008 46,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 46,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 37,450 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,569 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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PA03 FLV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PA03 FLV, 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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PA03 FLV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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