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VU03 DVF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 DVF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 109,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 107,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 98,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sill guards fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 92,059 miles

Lower engine tray fitted;Sill guards fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,902 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,902 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear boxes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 84,965 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 81,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 77,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 62,597 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2012 62,304 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

All tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside front brake caliper creaks when applied

Pass 6 May 2011 57,084 miles

slight wear in steering rack bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,136 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 36,118 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,901 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 29,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,653 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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VU03 DVF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU03 DVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 DVF registered?

VU03 DVF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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