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VO03 PWU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,059 mi
Last recorded152,059 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PWU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 152,059 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 125,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,031 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 122,031 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,467 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 117,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 113,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,287 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 101,287 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,720 miles

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 80,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front inner drive shaft boots leaking grease at ends

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front inner drive shaft boots leaking grease at ends

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,772 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F inner cv boots slightly leaking grease past clips

Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,772 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F and O/S/F inner cv boots slightly leaking grease past clips

Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,541 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 75,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 73,243 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,019 miles

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

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

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

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,504 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 49,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,712 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 PWU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PWU, 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 PWU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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