MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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)
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)
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge-on limit requires attention
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
light rust on nearside and offside rear chassis
offside front brake back plate rusting
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
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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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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