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RY03 XRK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,355 mi
Last recorded138,355 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XRK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 138,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 127,020 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 114,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on its outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,388 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,268 miles

Offside Front Outer 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,530 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 83,375 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

Front brake pads seem low

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 83,375 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

Front brake pads seem low

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,428 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 15 Sep 2009 73,326 miles

Car tested under wet conditions

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

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,841 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,288 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 19 Jun 2006 54,374 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 54,366 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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RY03 XRK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RY03 XRK, 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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RY03 XRK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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