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RF03 OVW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,701 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 69,200 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 69,105 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 68,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 67,991 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 67,859 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 67,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,544 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 64,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 62,720 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 62,720 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 60,164 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,833 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 56,833 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,839 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 53,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,554 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,853 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 47,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,766 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,101 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 21,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 OVW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OVW, 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 RF03 OVW registered?

RF03 OVW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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The MOT history for RF03 OVW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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