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VN03 HMZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,123 mi
Last recorded104,123 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,123 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,031 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,417 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,509 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Nov 2021 80,508 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,755 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,612 miles

Offside Rear Inner TYRE SOME UNEVEN WEAR.

SLIGHT BINDING TO BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF USE.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 60,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner TYRE SOME UNEVEN WEAR.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

SLIGHT BINDING TO BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF USE.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,180 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 60,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 57,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,247 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 56,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,453 miles

Front sub-frame begining to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,037 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,037 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 48,010 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,056 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2009 32,250 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,503 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 28,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,227 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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VN03 HMZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN03 HMZ, 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 VN03 HMZ registered?

VN03 HMZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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