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V8 RUO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 RUO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026
Pass 4 Feb 2025
Pass 7 Aug 2021 152,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 146,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 142,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018
Fail 24 Jul 2018

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,349 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 132,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 127,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 119,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 114,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 106,265 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,093 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 93,772 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,615 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 74,674 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 67,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 61,552 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 54,295 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 41,216 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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V8 RUO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V8 RUO, 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 V8 RUO registered?

V8 RUO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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