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LY03 XEJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,271 mi
Last recorded53,271 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 53,271 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 50,878 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,007 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 46,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 45,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,642 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 42,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,077 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 39,880 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 39,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,934 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,809 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 9 Apr 2011 34,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,645 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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LY03 XEJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LY03 XEJ, 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 LY03 XEJ registered?

LY03 XEJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is LY03 XEJ safe to buy?

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