MOT Status
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164,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog light lens damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog light lens damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R5 URX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 R5 URX, 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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What year was R5 URX registered?
R5 URX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 November 2003.
Is R5 URX safe to buy?
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