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NJ03 ZDV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,078 mi
Last recorded121,078 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 ZDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 121,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 121,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

underbody and suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,051 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 104,767 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 93,103 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 93,103 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 83,437 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 83,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 76,950 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,657 miles

offside front and rear brakes starting to bind slightly

pads not checked

Fail 15 Mar 2011 69,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front and rear brakes starting to bind slightly

pads not checked

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,200 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,430 miles

front tyres worn on inside and on legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NJ03 ZDV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NJ03 ZDV, 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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NJ03 ZDV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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