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EF03 KVE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

148,752 mi
Last recorded148,752 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 KVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 148,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 143,670 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 134,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 119,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,842 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly cracking on inner side wall

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,929 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 100,491 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing inner edges

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,614 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,394 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,120 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,105 miles

Oil leak

wiper blades deteriated

Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side floor damage centre of car

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 55,430 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 54,383 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2010 49,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 46,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,395 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,486 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 30,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 17,983 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 KVE 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 84%.

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 KVE, 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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EF03 KVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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