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PE03 RVN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,949 mi
Last recorded103,949 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 RVN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 103,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced antiroll bar mounting braket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 103,949 miles

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

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced antiroll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 103,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipe cover loose due to mounting broken

Rear Inner brakes need attention

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,147 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 96,571 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and sat nav mount ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange gaskit (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,785 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 81,785 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,874 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,532 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 30,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,225 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 24,162 miles

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

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

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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PE03 RVN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PE03 RVN, 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 PE03 RVN registered?

PE03 RVN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is PE03 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 RVN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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