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R14 NVK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,065 mi
Last recorded68,065 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 NVK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 68,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,561 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,307 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,200 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,853 miles

Coil spring corroded all, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,283 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension strut damp

Offside Rear Suspension strut damp

Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 62,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,112 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 59,379 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,901 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 56,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,118 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,581 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,504 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 44,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,918 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,022 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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R14 NVK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R14 NVK, 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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R14 NVK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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