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RY03 XRV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,416 mi
Last recorded155,416 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 155,416 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 150,274 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 150,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2021 132,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 126,250 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 126,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 117,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectl fitted aim and aim too high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectley fitted and aim too high (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 110,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,920 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,890 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,146 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,672 miles

front registration plate cracked

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside seat belt fitted to child seat, unable to fully test

Fail 10 Mar 2012 63,672 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside seat belt fitted to child seat, unable to fully test

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,320 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,380 miles

wiper blades weak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,599 miles

Both front tyres 0n 3mm.

Both front tyres starting to perish and crack.

N/S/R tyre starting to perish and crack.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,941 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,323 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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RY03 XRV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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