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AP03 DHJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 99,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 99,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,863 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,173 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 96,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,941 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,620 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 85,620 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,551 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At junction joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,698 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,698 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 78,478 miles

tyres and rim sizes unsuitable

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,345 miles

small cuts in o/s front tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2014 66,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

small cuts in o/s front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,848 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,355 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 23,862 miles

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

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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AP03 DHJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP03 DHJ, 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 AP03 DHJ registered?

AP03 DHJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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