MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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))
Front Registration plate incorrect incorrect size (0.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour mainbeam (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill stop end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within area of top shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember above anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour mainbeam (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill stop end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within area of top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak from radiator area
Cover sills fitted. I suspect there could be corrosion in the outer body sills but cant test for it.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front subframe corroded but not within structural areas
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Panel above radiator that holds radiator corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion started in both sill stop ends and offside front subframe but not excessive
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded paint on pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded paint on pipes (3.6.B.2c)
covers under tray fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded paint on pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded paint on pipes (3.6.B.2c)
coverson sill
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise o/s/f headlight weak beam patern
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise o/s/f headlight weak beam patern
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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YY03 OJC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 YY03 OJC, 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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YY03 OJC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 August 2003.
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