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EF03 KVP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,697 mi
Last recorded150,697 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 150,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 145,503 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,538 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 139,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 128,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 123,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 120,612 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,065 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,656 miles

advis air bag light

Fail 12 Jul 2012 75,656 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)

advis air bag light

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,970 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 61,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 57,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,263 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 54,261 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre has small cut on inner sidewall and both tyre edges low on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,765 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,246 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 KVP 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 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 EF03 KVP, 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 KVP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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