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PL03 EPV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,664 mi
Last recorded89,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 EPV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 89,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd pipe from union at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 x clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 89,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x from union at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to union at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd pipe from union at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2 x clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,404 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 86,402 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both on inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,173 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake calipers corroded

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot leaking

Rear bumper damaged

all 4 suspension struts corrded at lower spring supports

sill covers fitted on both outer sills making inspection difficult

Fail 7 Jun 2017 82,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot leaking

Rear bumper damaged

all 4 suspension struts corrded at lower spring supports

both front and both rear brake calipers corroded

sill covers fitted on both outer sills making inspection difficult

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,398 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

full sill inspection not possible due to sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 76,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

full sill inspection not possible due to sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 68,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 68,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,447 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 29,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,454 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,441 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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PL03 EPV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL03 EPV, 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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PL03 EPV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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