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RO03 ELX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,006 mi
Last recorded130,006 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,006 miles

plastic covers fitted covering outer sills

Fail 5 Jun 2018 129,855 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near shock absorbor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front disc backing plate rusty

plastic sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,820 miles

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

near side front headlight retaining bolt broke

signs of oil leak near side rear diff to drive shaft area

Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,624 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded at rear junction connector

surface rust to front wishbones

Fail 2 Jun 2016 115,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded at rear junction connector

surface rust to front wishbones

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 94,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 86,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 86,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,463 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 78,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 73,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,347 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,090 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,120 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 41,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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RO03 ELX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO03 ELX, 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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RO03 ELX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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