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VK03 JTV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,448 mi
Last recorded136,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 136,448 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 134,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 133,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 133,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 129,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,355 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 126,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 123,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,149 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panel corroded (holes)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 101,635 miles

a both rear brake discs pitted

a/ nearside front washer jet

Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,139 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 68,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 68,068 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,113 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS ON INNER SIDEWALL

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 56,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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VK03 JTV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK03 JTV, 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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VK03 JTV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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