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PG03 GPE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,922 mi
Last recorded141,922 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 GPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 141,922 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 201,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 198,520 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 198,510 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 191,077 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 191,077 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 184,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 174,803 miles

Nearside Front brake hose cable tied back

Nearside Rear Brake hose insecure

Offside Front Brake hose cable tied back

Offside Rear Brake hose insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2015 174,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing split pin in the track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing splite pin missing in the track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake hose cable tied back

Nearside Rear Brake hose insecure

Offside Front Brake hose cable tied back

Offside Rear Brake hose insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2014 165,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 165,365 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 148,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 148,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 119,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 116,084 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 109,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,391 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 93,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,076 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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PG03 GPE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PG03 GPE, 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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PG03 GPE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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