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MJ03 ZXX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,250 mi
Last recorded112,250 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 ZXX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 112,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 111,567 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 109,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 107,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,367 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 101,539 miles

Emissions not tested due to no cat fitted (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,850 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 96,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,301 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked to side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked to side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,790 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,773 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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MJ03 ZXX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ03 ZXX, 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 MJ03 ZXX registered?

MJ03 ZXX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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