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EX03 VRJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,599 mi
Last recorded142,599 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 142,599 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition - opaque

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2018 142,599 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp lenses in poor condition - opaque

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,869 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,854 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 125,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,701 miles

damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 23 Oct 2014 122,696 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 3 Sep 2014 122,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,719 miles

borderline cracking/perishing in offside front tyre tread

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Fail 18 Sep 2013 114,714 miles

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

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

borderline cracking/perishing in offside front tyre tread

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Sep 2012 103,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,637 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,774 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sidewall perishing on o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2010 85,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,125 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 74,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,868 miles

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

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

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 VRJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VRJ, 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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EX03 VRJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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