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CK03 ZKD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,799 mi
Last recorded178,799 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 ZKD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 178,799 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Both inner wing liners missing

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill damaged and corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle cross beam, both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering stiff

Pass 15 Dec 2022 178,457 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 29 Nov 2021 176,152 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 175,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 167,230 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced rear lamps tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated rear of wheel arch (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

little handbrake reserve travel

Fail 11 Dec 2020 167,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced rear lamps tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated rear of wheel arch (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 15 Nov 2019 156,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 156,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 148,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 146,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 142,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 135,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn/bold on edges

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear nearside and offside seats fitted with child seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 11 Nov 2015 135,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn/bold on edges

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear nearside and offside seats fitted with child seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

engine lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 105,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 105,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 99,085 miles

Front side windows fitted with aftermarket tints

Nearside brake caliper sticking slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre tred's worn to 3mm in center

N,S,F brake disc overheated

N,S,F tyre tred worn to 3mm, Bold on inside edge and has cut in inside side wall, but not showing cord's

N,S,R tyre has cut in inside side wall, but not showing cord's

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion, but not blowing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,161 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,988 miles

advise front discs corroded

advise front pads worn

advise rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,645 miles

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

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

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 ZKD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CK03 ZKD, 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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CK03 ZKD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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