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EX03 VYJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,940 mi
Last recorded141,940 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 141,940 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow/misfire affecting emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 215/45 R17 ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,336 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,610 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 127,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 113,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 106,859 miles

o/s/f head lamp has slight movement

rear brake pipes @ junction point corroding

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Aug 2014 106,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f head lamp has slight movement

rear brake pipes @ junction point corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,326 miles

Both front head light lenses fogged over

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 91,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 72,262 miles

high brake light?

Fail 13 Jul 2010 72,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

high brake light?

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,512 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,624 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 VYJ 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 73.7%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

EX03 VYJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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