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EX03 VZJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,570 mi
Last recorded106,570 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 106,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 105,379 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

both sides headlight lenses deteriorated

offside front inner brake pad back plate adrift

offside front tyre sidewall damaged (possibly been run flat)

towbar socket incomplete

Fail 12 Sep 2014 105,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

both sides headlight lenses deteriorated

offside front inner brake pad back plate adrift

offside front tyre sidewall damaged (possibly been run flat)

towbar socket incomplete

Pass 13 Jul 2013 101,422 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 101,419 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 95,698 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,735 miles

Both rear tyres 78% worn (3-3-3mm)

Pass 17 May 2006 49,291 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 VZJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

EX03 VZJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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