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DC03 ZVW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,049 mi
Last recorded150,049 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 150,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 149,818 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 149,454 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 149,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 148,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 148,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 146,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 144,955 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Rear Rear suspension system corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 144,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Rear Rear suspension system corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 143,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,963 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 140,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 137,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 130,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 125,454 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 115,592 miles

stone chip in front screen

Pass 14 Apr 2009 110,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,043 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 99,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 85,303 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 85,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 69,830 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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DC03 ZVW 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 83.3%.

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 DC03 ZVW, 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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DC03 ZVW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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