MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pippes including rear and nearside in engine bay, have signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
EML on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlight aim dim but readable
Offside Front Shock has some play
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Bolt on wing corroding
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shields
Some damage to both sills and signs of corrosion
Suspension and braking components have surface corrosion
clutch peddle rubber missing
track rod end gaiters splitting
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision in poor condition
Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
park brake not working on near side found on ramp check
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing on inner edge
registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text both front and rear (6.3.1e)
n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing on inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s n/s/r inner arches slightly corroded
o/s n/s/r inners sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s n/s/r inner arches slightly corroded
o/s n/s/r inners sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all 4 alloy wheels damaged and scratch o/s door
both front brake discs corroded
both rear tyres side walls damaged
front registration plate damaged
grease leaking o/s/f outer c/v boot
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all 4 alloy wheels damaged and scratch o/s door
both front brake discs corroded
both rear tyres side walls damaged
front registration plate damaged
grease leaking o/s/f outer c/v boot
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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VN03 VGX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 VN03 VGX, 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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VN03 VGX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2003.
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