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EX03 VXL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,316 mi
Last recorded149,316 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 149,316 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 138,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 126,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 116,953 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,029 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 113,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 106,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 100,815 miles

Nearside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection.

Rear tyres wearing inside edge.

Nearside front tyre badly worn inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 83,767 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 65,952 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 17 Jun 2011 59,109 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,794 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,793 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,318 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 VXL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

EX03 VXL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is EX03 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 VXL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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