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EJ03 KGZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

133,882 mi
Last recorded133,882 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 KGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 133,882 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 129,679 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 128,530 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 127,320 miles

Underbody and suspension components have surface rust

Pass 9 Jan 2021 126,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 125,162 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 123,937 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 123,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,964 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf, nsr, osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 99,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 81,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,868 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 70,983 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,733 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,320 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 48,688 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 48,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 36,117 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 25,622 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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EJ03 KGZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EJ03 KGZ, 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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EJ03 KGZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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