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OU03 ZPM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

141,783 mi
Last recorded141,783 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ZPM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 141,783 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 141,725 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 139,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 136,540 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 136,539 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 23 May 2023 134,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 131,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 129,835 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 123,789 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 123,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 101,712 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 92,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,992 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,373 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2011 60,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,428 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,800 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 33,137 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,964 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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OU03 ZPM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OU03 ZPM, 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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OU03 ZPM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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