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DX03 NYC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,782 mi
Last recorded86,782 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,782 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,499 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 58,344 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 58,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,112 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS+OS. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 56,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Not allowing inspection of bearings. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Not allowing inspection of bearings. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS+OS. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,768 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,533 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,455 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 32,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 32,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,107 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 26,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,516 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 24,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,961 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 16,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 14,042 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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DX03 NYC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX03 NYC, 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 DX03 NYC registered?

DX03 NYC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DX03 NYC safe to buy?

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