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CX03 UEJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,459 mi
Last recorded134,459 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 134,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside covered in underseal & sill covers, undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2025 134,451 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside covered in underseal & sill covers, undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2024 131,387 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2024 131,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 124,812 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2022 122,438 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 121,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2018 115,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2017 107,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 100,981 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 100,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 93,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 93,791 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 86,027 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 76,002 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 76,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 65,791 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 65,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 55,085 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 45,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 45,354 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 May 2009 38,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,373 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,088 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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CX03 UEJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX03 UEJ, 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 CX03 UEJ registered?

CX03 UEJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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