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VE03 UHY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,862 mi
Last recorded90,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 UHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 90,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working all stop lights (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,209 miles

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside both brake disc slight worn

Fail 25 Jun 2016 86,209 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front both damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside both brake disc slight worn

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2015 83,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,463 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 76,463 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,672 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 73,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,345 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,345 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 60,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,453 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 53,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,387 miles

damage to o/s/r corner bumper

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,780 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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VE03 UHY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UHY, 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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VE03 UHY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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