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RD03 BEN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,966 mi
Last recorded81,966 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 BEN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake only just meets requirements

Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake only just meets requirements

Pass 3 Jul 2021 80,033 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 76,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,160 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osf cv gaiter weeping but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 3 Mar 2014 46,153 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osf cv gaiter weeping but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 38,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 33,850 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 33,850 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,425 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 28,425 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,415 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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RD03 BEN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RD03 BEN, 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 RD03 BEN registered?

RD03 BEN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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