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FL03 VJY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 VJY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 115,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,227 miles

under side of veicle coated in thick underseal

Fail 4 Feb 2025 109,225 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 107,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 108,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 108,761 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 100,634 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear service brake application is low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear service brake application is low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 89,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,629 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,303 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,113 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 29,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,853 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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FL03 VJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL03 VJY, 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 FL03 VJY registered?

FL03 VJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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