CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG03 VAY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,214 mi
Last recorded73,214 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VAY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 junction block area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil level on minimum

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,367 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,367 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 62,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shields insecure

top up engine oil to carry out emission test.no oil on dip stick at all

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,234 miles

Damage to offside rearboot area.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear light cluster lens damaged,but not showing white light to rear.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to offside rear boot,and lens unit.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,310 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 36,339 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 29,187 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,641 miles

nail in tyre

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG03 VAY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG03 VAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG03 VAY?

You can check the full history of BG03 VAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG03 VAY registered?

BG03 VAY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is BG03 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG03 VAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG03 VAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.