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LV03 VJN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,559 mi
Last recorded78,559 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 VJN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged / no sharp edges

Fail 30 Aug 2023 78,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged / no sharp edges

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,273 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear bumper damaged near side .Unlikely to become detached. No Sharpe edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,864 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 76,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2018 74,545 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,543 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)

Engine Management Light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,417 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,618 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,876 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,754 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,207 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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LV03 VJN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LV03 VJN, 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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LV03 VJN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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