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VX03 OEP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,039 mi
Last recorded121,039 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OEP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,039 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

all coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 121,017 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,784 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 120,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 119,821 miles

both headlamp lenses need polishing

Pass 6 Feb 2016 109,009 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,888 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 94,874 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 89,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,224 miles

mil light on

n/s and o/s rear tyres tread perished

Fail 23 Apr 2013 89,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

mil light on

n/s and o/s rear tyres tread perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,949 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 85,946 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,521 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 81,521 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 76,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 70,960 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 64,370 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VX03 OEP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VX03 OEP, 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 VX03 OEP registered?

VX03 OEP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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