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DAZ 4878

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,181 mi
Last recorded111,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 4878
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 111,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 108,464 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill( has large hole ) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,260 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 105,257 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 95,514 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2016

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,323 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,545 miles

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

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

a set of number plates in the boot with incorrectly spaced lettering

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,062 miles

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

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

number plates in the boot with wrong spacing, suspect will refit after mot

Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,602 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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DAZ 4878 is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DAZ 4878, 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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DAZ 4878 is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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