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LO03 CZF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,095 mi
Last recorded132,095 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 CZF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 132,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 131,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 131,828 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 131,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 130,849 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,803 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 128,327 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear, at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 128,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre rear, at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear, at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 127,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes where plastic coating finishes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

corrosion forming vehicle underside

Fail 18 May 2017 127,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes where plastic coating finishes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

corrosion forming vehicle underside

Pass 11 May 2016 124,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes where plastic coating finishes (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion forming to vehicle underside

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

slight blow from split in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in offside rear shock absorber ram

Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 117,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre 2-3mm edges wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,115 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,030 miles

engine light illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,343 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,343 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,081 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,800 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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LO03 CZF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO03 CZF, 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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LO03 CZF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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