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NJ03 ZFC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 133,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in-between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in-between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight Chip in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 129,215 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Windscreen chip, in Zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,324 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Windscreen chip, in Zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,385 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 123,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

checks to be kept on underbody as corroison is evident

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 113,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,875 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 72,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,301 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,051 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,500 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 ZFC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NJ03 ZFC, 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 NJ03 ZFC registered?

NJ03 ZFC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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