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PY03 NJE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 NJE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 158,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 158,269 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 150,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

exhaust corroded in places

n/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm also inner edge wearing off

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 7 Jul 2017 150,263 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

exhaust corroded in places

n/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm also inner edge wearing off

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2016 141,657 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 141,657 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 131,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,191 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 112,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,048 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 109,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,864 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 99,656 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,703 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)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 90,702 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 81,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 81,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2009 66,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,436 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,463 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,835 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

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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PY03 NJE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PY03 NJE, 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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PY03 NJE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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