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MJ03 ZXZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,158 mi
Last recorded131,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 ZXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 131,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,857 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 116,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,438 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner whee arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,217 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,740 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,751 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,704 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 34,704 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,942 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,849 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 ZXZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

MJ03 ZXZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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