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PG03 RVE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,679 mi
Last recorded138,679 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 RVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 138,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 135,520 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,969 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 129,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 124,405 miles

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,020 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in a very poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,559 miles

Nearside Rear light full of liquid

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are heavily corroded and pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 119,557 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs heavily corroded and pitted (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear light full of liquid

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are heavily corroded and pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 119,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,740 miles

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

headlight lenses faded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,504 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 112,504 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2013 110,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 110,236 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,542 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,663 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 89,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,572 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2010 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,428 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 53,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,105 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 45,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,868 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 RVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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