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2003 SUBARU IMPREZA
General Information
- Registration AP03WHZ
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model IMPREZA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill at center (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened under wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,741 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
8 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side inner sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,751 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp lens deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- under body corroded, but nothing structural as of yet
- slight corrosion to brake pipes
17 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion to brake pipes
- under body corroded, but nothing structural as of yet
- headlamp lens deteriorated
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Coolant leak ()
15 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,685 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- headlights slightly deteriorated/dull
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- headlights slightly deteriorated/dull
- Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,720 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
- near side and off side rear brake pipe becoming corroded
8 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side inner sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side inner sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt missing UNABLE TO INSPECT DUE TO SEATS FOLDED DOWN & ITEMS COVERING. (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
- near side and off side rear brake pipe becoming corroded
27 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,165 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,995 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,433 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,042 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018 17 Jun 20267 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,413 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
23 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,838 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,012 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,024 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,161 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 17 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,659 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012 17 Jun 202616 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,868 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010Reason(s) for failure
- nearside front tyre cut to cord in several places Dangerous
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,081 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 17 Jun 202628 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,293 MI
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AP03WHZ was registered on 2003-08-01
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