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NJ03 ZFB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,297 mi
Last recorded86,297 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 ZFB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 86,297 miles

All tyres slightly cracked and perished

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Centre and rear exhaust joint has slight blow.

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 86,297 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

All tyres slightly cracked and perished

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Centre and rear exhaust joint has slight blow.

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,601 miles

1) Front brake pads wearing thin

2) Rear exhaust joint blowing

3) Both rear tyres perished slightly

4) Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

5) Nearside rear antiroll bar link has slight play in a bush

Engine management light on

Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,601 miles

1) Front brake pads wearing thin

2) Rear exhaust joint blowing

3) Both rear tyres perished slightly

4) Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

5) Nearside rear antiroll bar link has slight play in a bush

Engine management light on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,400 miles

3) Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar inner bush

3) Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar linkage bush

4) Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2) Front (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 4) Centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,533 miles

(4) Both front anti-rollbar linkages have slight play in a ball joint

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,780 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,503 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,367 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight diff oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 65,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,472 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,797 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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NJ03 ZFB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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