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VE03 VVT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,792 mi
Last recorded141,792 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VVT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 141,792 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 141,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 138,409 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,650 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 102,495 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 102,494 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 93,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 84,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 75,914 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 68,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,814 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,545 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 50,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,495 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,926 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 26,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,446 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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VE03 VVT 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 90.9%.

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 VE03 VVT, 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 VE03 VVT registered?

VE03 VVT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VE03 VVT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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