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VE03 KRD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 KRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,959 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 89,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,332 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Non standard exhaust fitted; noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 88,256 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x main front to rear pipes to union block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x main pipes to rear from union block (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Non standard exhaust fitted; noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamps. slightly blue tinge

Non standard exhaust fitted

Outer sill covers / body kit fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 86,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamps. slightly blue tinge

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Non standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Outer sill covers / body kit fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upgraded brakes

Upgraded exhaust system

Upgraded suspension

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,271 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,157 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,855 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 68,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,700 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,033 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 51,033 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,592 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 40,592 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,320 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 39,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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VE03 KRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VE03 KRD, 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 VE03 KRD registered?

VE03 KRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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