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PJ03 YGZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,837 mi
Last recorded100,837 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 YGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,793 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 97,848 miles

both rear axle bushes slight play n/s and o/s

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,152 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,387 miles

Battery very weak

N/s/r side light was out, after removal bulb okay & working - please monitor

Slight play in rear anti roll bar drop lin ks

Slight reduction in efficiency of both rear shock absorbers

Small nail in o/s/r tyre - requires checking for puncture

Fail 5 Jun 2009 76,387 miles

Battery very weak

N/s/r side light was out, after removal bulb okay & working - please monitor

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in rear anti roll bar drop lin ks

Slight reduction in efficiency of both rear shock absorbers

Small nail in o/s/r tyre - requires checking for puncture

Pass 31 May 2008 71,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,971 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 49,280 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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PJ03 YGZ 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 PJ03 YGZ, 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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PJ03 YGZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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