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PR03 CTO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,782 mi
Last recorded131,782 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR03 CTO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 131,782 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both passengers & drivers rera discs have surface corroison (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner cv boot showing signs of cracking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive drivers and passengers inner rear sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both drivers & passengers rear chassis rails have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 119,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both passengers & drivers rera discs have surface corroison (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner cv boot showing signs of cracking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive drivers and passengers inner rear sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both drivers & passengers rear chassis rails have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 114,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 114,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,116 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 109,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,930 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2014 99,900 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,286 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 94,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear back plate corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,456 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 80,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 66,631 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre low tread inner sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,138 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 43,138 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,364 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 31,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PR03 CTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PR03 CTO, 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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PR03 CTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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