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GN03 LHZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,531 mi
Last recorded103,531 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 LHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 100,237 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 88,224 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 88,224 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded around joints (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Body has slight corrosion radiator mounting badly corroded just above front subframe, can't see the full extent of the damage due to plastic undertrays restricing view (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

general underbody corroded front and rear

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,394 miles

Front registration plate is partially insecure due to a broken retaining bolt

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front shock absorber has slight lateral play

catalyst efficiency low

Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,393 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate is partially insecure due to a broken retaining bolt

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly worn/poor condition/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn/poor condition/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front shock absorber has slight lateral play

catalyst efficiency low

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 61,876 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 61,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2013 55,837 miles

Both front headlamps are slightly deteriorated & the beam image is slightly reduced

Fail 14 Apr 2012 53,265 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tax disc holder mounted on wrong side

Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,265 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tax disc holder mounted on wrong side

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 49,766 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,459 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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GN03 LHZ 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 GN03 LHZ, 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 GN03 LHZ registered?

GN03 LHZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is GN03 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 LHZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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