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RO03 EMJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,444 mi
Last recorded113,444 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 EMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,034 miles

EML lite on

Headlamps come on with sidelights switch

Fail 8 Jun 2019 112,860 miles

Lower Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cup corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear flexible brake hoses not fixed to mountings on struts

EML lite on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps come on with sidelights switch

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened one mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 89,228 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 85,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

oil leak

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 13 May 2016 85,488 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

oil leak

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 May 2015 82,008 miles

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

eml on

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 8 May 2015 82,002 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 May 2014 78,174 miles

eml on

Fail 9 May 2014 78,174 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 8 May 2013 73,806 miles

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

Oil leak

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

eml on

Fail 7 May 2013 73,806 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

eml on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 66,120 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 66,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 May 2010 55,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2010 55,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,532 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,187 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,398 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 EMJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO03 EMJ, 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 EMJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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