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W17 AJY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,560 mi
Last recorded84,560 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 AJY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 84,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 84,286 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 82,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 80,906 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,687 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 80,681 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 77,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 75,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,980 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 48,980 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 41,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 35,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

looks like non standard exhaust and cat convertor

nearside rear tyre tread low

oil around turbo

Fail 17 May 2013 38,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

looks like non standard exhaust and cat convertor

nearside rear tyre tread low

oil around turbo

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,454 miles

nonstandard rear silencer

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,075 miles

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)

non standard rear exhaust box

Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,473 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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W17 AJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W17 AJY, 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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W17 AJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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