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RF03 OVX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,257 mi
Last recorded130,257 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OVX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 130,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,049 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 123,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,800 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 115,717 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,419 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear at joiner (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 105,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear at joiner (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,836 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 100,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low req new asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,268 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,431 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,431 miles

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,363 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,363 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,058 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,341 miles

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and outside

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 OVX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RF03 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

RF03 OVX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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