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MP03 PPZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,775 mi
Last recorded121,775 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 PPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 119,109 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,969 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 116,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,171 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,772 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,395 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 105,907 miles

Oil leak from the diff

Oil leak, but not excessive By the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,705 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,194 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 85,188 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MP03 PPZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MP03 PPZ, 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 MP03 PPZ registered?

MP03 PPZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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