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VT03 BTV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,906 mi
Last recorded111,906 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT03 BTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 111,906 miles

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

various underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2026 111,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2025 111,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 109,781 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section to back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 109,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section to back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 108,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 99,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,062 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 80,062 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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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VT03 BTV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VT03 BTV, 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 VT03 BTV registered?

VT03 BTV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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