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RO03 LZA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

223,676 mi
Last recorded223,676 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 LZA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 223,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 223,672 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 214,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' swept area (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn near legal limit

ns front tyre has nail in tread

some deterioration to front number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2015 201,957 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriorating

ns front tyre worn on inner edge and some damage to inner sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2015 201,957 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriorating

ns front tyre worn on inner edge and some damage to inner sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2014 188,671 miles

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

some damage to inner sidewall of ns front tyre

some deterioration to front number plate

windscreen chipped in lower ns swept area

Fail 26 Feb 2014 188,671 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

some damage to inner sidewall of ns front tyre

some deterioration to front number plate

windscreen chipped in lower ns swept area

Pass 27 Mar 2013 173,372 miles

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

some deterioration to front number plate

Pass 15 Mar 2012 156,273 miles

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

some deterioration to front number plate

Pass 28 Mar 2011 141,411 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

ns rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2010 125,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 111,006 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 95,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,809 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,154 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 60,154 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LZA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LZA, 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 LZA registered?

RO03 LZA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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