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VO03 PLX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,582 mi
Last recorded189,582 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PLX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 189,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 184,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 179,799 miles

little reserve travel on. parking brake

Fail 16 Dec 2022 179,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

little reserve travel on. parking brake

Pass 10 Dec 2021 168,513 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 160,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 142,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear shockers weeping

Pass 16 Oct 2018 129,930 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear backing plates are corroded

Small chip to windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2018 129,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear backing plates are corroded

Small chip to windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2018 129,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip to windscreen

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 119,667 miles

Corrosion to sill and underside

Engine light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 13 Jun 2017 119,667 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Corrosion to sill and underside

Engine light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 May 2016 110,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,385 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 104,384 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,313 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,389 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 58,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,649 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 39,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,980 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,761 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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VO03 PLX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 VO03 PLX, 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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VO03 PLX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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