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RF03 OWG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,110 mi
Last recorded147,110 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OWG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 147,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 147,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area upper shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber spring mounting cup corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively sensor wiring mounting bracket, one of corroded/broken (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower front arm trailing arm mounting bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear and nearside rear brake backing plates corroded/caliper mounting area borderline excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque, image is weak (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 132,589 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque, image is weak (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 115,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 100,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 87,381 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge-on limit requires attention

Fail 13 May 2015 87,378 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge-on limit requires attention

Pass 23 May 2014 80,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light rust on nearside and offside rear chassis

offside front brake back plate rusting

Fail 21 May 2014 80,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bboth front tyres worn on inner edge require attention soon

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light rust on nearside and offside rear chassis

offside front brake back plate rusting

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,161 miles

low parking brake performance pass

nearside and offside rear brake pipe unions rusty

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner section

slight wear to rear roll bar clamp bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,126 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

low parking brake performance pass

nearside and offside rear brake pipe unions rusty

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner section

slight wear to rear roll bar clamp bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,109 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 43,713 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,744 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,403 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 OWG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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