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ST03 DZK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,550 mi
Last recorded226,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 DZK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 226,550 miles

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

vehicle in rally spec

Pass 4 Nov 2019 226,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 226,138 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 226,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle presented in rally spec

Fail 4 Jun 2015 225,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front discs lipped

Front pads close to metal

Headligh beam pattern poor

Heat shields around manifolds broken/rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level on min and coolent leak

Play in OSF lower ball joint

Rear anti roll bar links worn and have slight play

Rear brake pipes poorly routed and clipped

Rear discs scored

Rear heatshield loose

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2014 219,448 miles

1.slight leak on off side rear suspension leg 2.both rear tyres wearing on inside edge 3.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 31 May 2014 219,342 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

1.slight leak on off side rear suspension leg 2.both rear tyres wearing on inside edge 3.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2013 205,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 203,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 169,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 135,440 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 100,564 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 100,564 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,800 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges..

Fail 15 Apr 2008 77,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges..

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,817 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,055 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 45,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside 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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ST03 DZK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST03 DZK, 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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ST03 DZK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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