CarVerify

Free Car Check

LP03 FOX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,097 mi
Last recorded76,097 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP03 FOX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 76,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 76,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 75,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 75,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 75,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,486 miles

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

front sub frame rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2017 74,474 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brakes binding

Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,916 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,567 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,238 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 36,235 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake discs slight pitting

Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,189 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,457 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,159 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,635 miles

Slight surface corrosion to brake discs.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,810 miles

all tyres slight wear on the outer 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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LP03 FOX 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 91.7%.

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 LP03 FOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LP03 FOX?

You can check the full history of LP03 FOX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LP03 FOX registered?

LP03 FOX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is LP03 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP03 FOX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP03 FOX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LP03 FOX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.