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LW03 VYP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,257 mi
Last recorded118,257 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VYP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 118,257 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,516 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 115,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 112,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 112,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 110,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,672 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,073 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,175 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak rear axle

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,243 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,634 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,017 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,413 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,843 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

brake fluid level low

front no plate damaged

traces of fluid round n/s/f steering boot no leaks found

windscreen damaged

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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LW03 VYP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LW03 VYP, 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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LW03 VYP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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