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EX03 VZA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,603 mi
Last recorded150,603 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 150,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush thrust arm bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush thrust arm bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small oil leak from both cam covers

Pass 16 Feb 2015 143,814 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered

Unable to check rear wheel bearings for noise due to transmission characteristics

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,790 miles

Both front tyres wearing on insides

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

Outer sills covered

Unable to spin wheels to check wheel bearings due to transmission characteristics

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 128,044 miles

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

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,070 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have small cuts not exposing cords

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 120,064 miles

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

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have small cuts not exposing cords

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 110,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 110,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2010 101,477 miles

note sill covers and engine under covers fited

Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,439 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 89,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 78,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,234 miles

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

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 VZA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZA, 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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EX03 VZA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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