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EF03 DHU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,090 mi
Last recorded83,090 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 83,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 81,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 80,427 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 79,618 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 79,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,768 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,762 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 76,311 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,170 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,545 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,817 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,425 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 56,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 56,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 44,990 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 44,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,093 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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EF03 DHU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 EF03 DHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF03 DHU registered?

EF03 DHU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is EF03 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 DHU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF03 DHU have outstanding finance?

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