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GU03 YVN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,517 mi
Last recorded150,517 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YVN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 150,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF + NSF slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

N/S + O/S sills covered with sideskirts ( not allowing full inspection )

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 149,617 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 147,856 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 147,856 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 146,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,869 miles

front tyres low inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2019 141,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 137,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 129,160 miles

Front number plate in windscreen

non standerd exhaust fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 106,170 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,378 miles

Advise air bag lamp illuminated

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

advise battery insecure

advise o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2011 86,299 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 86,299 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 79,597 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 63,399 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 60,182 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 54,085 miles

n\s\r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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GU03 YVN 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 86.4%.

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 GU03 YVN, 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 GU03 YVN registered?

GU03 YVN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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