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EX03 VXN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,334 mi
Last recorded119,334 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 119,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 119,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 118,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 116,538 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 116,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,061 miles

CO level requred 2nd run to pass level requirement

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 111,060 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) When vehicle comes on boost the brake vacuum system is inoperable/pressurised (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CO level requred 2nd run to pass level requirement

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,026 miles

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 23 Jun 2016 103,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,443 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 97,438 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 93,924 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 May 2014 93,923 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 May 2013 84,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,586 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,579 miles

1. Rear brake discs slightly pitted. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 57,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,344 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded and worn on inside edge. 2. front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,680 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 VXN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

EX03 VXN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is EX03 VXN safe to buy?

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