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PL03 EPX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,988 mi
Last recorded61,988 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 EPX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,988 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 61,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 57,870 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,940 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 54,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,510 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both the nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both the nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,773 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,788 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,940 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,218 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 45,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,271 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,548 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,548 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 34,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,766 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,812 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 18,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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PL03 EPX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PL03 EPX, 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 PL03 EPX registered?

PL03 EPX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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