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VX03 OEJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,289 mi
Last recorded162,289 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 162,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 150,586 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed preventing proper inspection.

Pass 23 Nov 2019 149,114 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 146,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 142,588 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 142,553 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 141,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 139,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 131,853 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

cover sills fitted

slight leak from exhaust

slight play on n/s/f drop link

Fail 4 Mar 2014 131,853 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

cover sills fitted

slight leak from exhaust

slight play on n/s/f drop link

Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,533 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 111,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 105,596 miles

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

engine oil low

front brake disc worn on inner face

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 105,596 miles

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

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

engine oil low

front brake disc worn on inner face

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,110 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,585 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,358 miles

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

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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VX03 OEJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VX03 OEJ, 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 VX03 OEJ registered?

VX03 OEJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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