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CK03 ZJX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,590 mi
Last recorded121,590 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 ZJX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 121,590 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,167 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 113,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,363 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,132 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 91,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 88,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,539 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,414 miles

Nearside rear shock has very slightly play at top mount

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2010 66,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,872 miles

smell of fuel

Fail 10 Aug 2009 60,794 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

smell of fuel

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,237 miles

advise rear pads

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,262 miles

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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CK03 ZJX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CK03 ZJX, 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 CK03 ZJX registered?

CK03 ZJX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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