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ML03 GNV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

173,745 mi
Last recorded173,745 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2026 173,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel on wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel on wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak under inlet manifold ()

Engine oil leak - view restricted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 170,354 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 163,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 146,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 137,226 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

n/s/r brake back plate coroded

o/s/r brake back plate coroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

exhaust back box pipe hitting rear differential

high level brake light not working

nearside front mud flap missing

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

exhaust back box pipe hitting rear differential

high level brake light not working

nearside front mud flap missing

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

tyre size: 215/45R17 87W

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 62,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,830 miles

rear number plate,characters incorrect colour,need to be replaced

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate,characters incorrect colour,need to be replaced

slight play in rear antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 17 May 2008 42,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 33,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 33,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2006 19,831 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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ML03 GNV 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 86.4%.

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 ML03 GNV, 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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ML03 GNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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