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FP03 URZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,896 mi
Last recorded154,896 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 URZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 154,896 miles

Front to rear general corrosion underneath

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 152,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 155,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

various spots of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2019 151,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

surface corrosion under vehicle various places

Pass 8 Jun 2018 143,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 137,236 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,046 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 123,932 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Park brake out of adjustment

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 123,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Park brake out of adjustment

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 123,917 miles

offside front brake pad wear indicator catching

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,747 miles

OSF driving lamp is damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2013 122,705 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

OSF driving lamp is damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,204 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 121,204 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 119,161 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 115,928 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge and perished

front tyres worn uneven suggest tracking

Pass 29 May 2009 112,216 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 112,211 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 15 May 2008 109,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 107,773 miles

front plate damaged

Pass 16 May 2006 92,714 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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FP03 URZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FP03 URZ, 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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FP03 URZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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