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PG03 RTZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,487 mi
Last recorded90,487 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 RTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,487 miles

Front Both front headlamps faded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At second CAT section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At tank ()

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot spoiler slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Under body and inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 90,487 miles

Front Both front headlamps faded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At second CAT section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At tank ()

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot spoiler slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Under body and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at trailing arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at trailing arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,861 miles

Both front headlamps faded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exaust system rusty and deterioated

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

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis boot spoiler slightly loose (6.1.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 75,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

foll exhaust system rusty/ corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 69,812 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

foll exhaust system rusty/ corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,313 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 59,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,577 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

advise condition of rear discs.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,815 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 45,815 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,828 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 39,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,064 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,064 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,460 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 RTZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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