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LS03 DEU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

129,490 mi
Last recorded129,490 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 DEU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 129,490 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 128,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,967 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 122,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 118,156 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 118,156 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 112,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,149 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 101,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 97,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,372 miles

EML LIGHT DISPLAYED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,440 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,838 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2011 54,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,050 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,376 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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LS03 DEU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LS03 DEU, 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 LS03 DEU registered?

LS03 DEU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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