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FV03 FTE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,979 mi
Last recorded166,979 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FTE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 166,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 161,680 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 161,588 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill & floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill & floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill & Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 157,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 153,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 153,209 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SUSPENSION SHROUD (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 147,194 miles

Engine low on oil

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 146,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All four feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 142,831 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 142,711 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure fixing missing at flange (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 138,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,300 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 133,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 18,938 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 18,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 110,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 102,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,196 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,233 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 54,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,930 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,454 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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FV03 FTE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FV03 FTE, 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 FV03 FTE registered?

FV03 FTE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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