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EX03 VPZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,614 mi
Last recorded67,614 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,614 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,219 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 64,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 38,318 miles

front screen sun strip encroaching into swept area

rear brake discs corroding on inner areas

rear number plate not for road use

Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,609 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 23,609 miles

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

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

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

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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EX03 VPZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX03 VPZ, 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 EX03 VPZ registered?

EX03 VPZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 VPZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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