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V700 DAN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,436 mi
Last recorded66,436 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 DAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 66,436 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,731 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 64,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,441 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 62,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,594 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2010 44,528 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 44,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 30,794 miles

plastic sill covers fitted. †undertray fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2006 30,794 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

sill covers fitted. †undertray fitted.

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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V700 DAN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V700 DAN, 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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V700 DAN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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