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EX03 VXE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,671 mi
Last recorded169,671 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2024 169,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image reduced [ attention soon ] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 164,814 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 158,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 155,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 153,002 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 150,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center part (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 142,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 136,089 miles

Coolant leak (radiator)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 130,741 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 122,199 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 112,170 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,893 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 67,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,391 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,002 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 VXE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

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

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