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RF03 OVG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,152 mi
Last recorded60,152 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OVG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,152 miles

Surface corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion throughout the under side of the vehicle.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 41,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,876 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,685 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,685 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2011 38,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,058 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

unable to fully check n/s rear seat belt with child seat fitted.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 35,027 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs in very poor condition

unable to fully check n/s rear seat belt with child seat fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,888 miles

both rear tyres worn low and perishing on edges - n/s/r tyre poss close to cords on inner edge.

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted.

visual check only n/s/r seatbelt - child seat fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,970 miles

all four tyres worn low on edges.

surface rust front and rear brake discs.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 23,193 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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RF03 OVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF03 OVG, 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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RF03 OVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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