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RO03 ELV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,455 mi
Last recorded146,455 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ELV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 146,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 142,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2022 140,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 134,676 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 124,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 119,093 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,530 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,416 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,419 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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RO03 ELV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RO03 ELV, 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 RO03 ELV registered?

RO03 ELV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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