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RL03 PXF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,672 mi
Last recorded86,672 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 PXF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 86,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,226 miles

Cracking appearing to both rear tyres

Nearside Front Headlight support broken but headlight secure

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nsf headlamp bolt broken but headlamp still secure

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 25 Jan 2017 85,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 83,931 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv on managment light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,388 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 80,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,364 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 77,361 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,929 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 71,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,775 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 66,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,306 miles

small crack on front no plate

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,705 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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RL03 PXF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RL03 PXF, 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 RL03 PXF registered?

RL03 PXF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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