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VF03 ZYA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,013 mi
Last recorded152,013 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 152,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 151,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2025 137,573 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 127,858 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 127,599 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 114,347 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 114,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,458 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 103,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 100,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 92,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,418 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 84,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,757 miles

deep cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

visual check of all seatbelts with childseats

Fail 16 Dec 2016 78,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened shock absorber corroded through (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres 2mm in areas

deep cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

unable to full test wheel bearings due to 4WD

visual check of all seatbelts with childseats

Pass 29 Dec 2015 73,524 miles

visual check of rear seat belts as childseats fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2015 73,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

visual check of rear seat belts as childseats fitted

wipers deteriating

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,159 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,138 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 43,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 39,624 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner cv boot split

Pass 26 May 2007 29,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 23,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VF03 ZYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VF03 ZYA, 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 VF03 ZYA registered?

VF03 ZYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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