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PJ03 YHH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,318 mi
Last recorded160,318 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 YHH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 160,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 160,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 154,024 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 153,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,577 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 141,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 133,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,121 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,162 miles

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

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

engine light on

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle pad has come loose

Fail 19 Jan 2015 114,161 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine light on

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle pad has come loose

Fail 19 Jan 2015 114,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine light on

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle pad has come loose

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,164 miles

both front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding on underside

rear discs corroding/rusting

Fail 6 Jan 2014 103,946 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating

engine management lamp on

off side rear anti rattle pad adrift

rear brake pipes corroding on underside

rear discs corroding/rusting

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,330 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,127 miles

Advanced corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake discs on inner surfaces.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner portions of tread.

Child seast fitted to nearside rear (restricting inspection of seat belt)

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating fault?

Engine sump corroded and appears to be leaking oil.

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

Nearside headlamp beam iamage weak.

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,127 miles

Advanced corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake discs on inner surfaces.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner portions of tread.

Child seast fitted to nearside rear (restricting inspection of seat belt)

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating fault?

Engine sump corroded and appears to be leaking oil.

Nearside headlamp beam iamage weak.

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advanced wear on rear brake discs

Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advanced wear on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,797 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link has slight play in it

n/s/r tyre worn close to 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,589 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 53,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 42,604 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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PJ03 YHH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ03 YHH, 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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PJ03 YHH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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