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EX03 VWY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,233 mi
Last recorded73,233 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,233 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 72,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 72,070 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,181 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 68,385 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 66,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,997 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low 225/40/18

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,966 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,455 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 56,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 51,589 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,157 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 29,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the time of the mot no cat fitted racing care

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,212 miles

the time of the mot no cat fitted racing care

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,422 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 14,443 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,611 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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EX03 VWY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX03 VWY, 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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What year was EX03 VWY registered?

EX03 VWY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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The MOT history for EX03 VWY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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