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FJ04 VDF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 96,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 93,952 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 93,939 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sills x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,490 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 91,479 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner to outer sill and offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,584 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,529 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 79,521 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,591 miles

Offside rear inner/outer sill damaged/corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,110 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 71,110 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification leg loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,074 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 Oct 2014 50,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,251 miles

Both front brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,688 miles

all tyres feathering on edges

engine oil level low

front tyres have various small cuts in

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,951 miles

front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

front brake pad linings low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,651 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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FJ04 VDF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FJ04 VDF, 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 FJ04 VDF registered?

FJ04 VDF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ04 VDF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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