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YC03 ZZM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

144,994 mi
Last recorded144,994 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ZZM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 144,994 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 144,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,578 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 142,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2023 137,542 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 137,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 136,890 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 131,394 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,546 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 104,572 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At join near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 104,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At join near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,375 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2017 90,297 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,143 miles

Both rear cross diff beam bushes are perishing

Both rear drop link bushes are perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,949 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Both rear cross diff beam bushes are perishing

Both rear drop link bushes are perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,766 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,207 miles

EML LIGHT ON

EXHAUST DETERIORATED AND LEAKING

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,815 miles

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

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 61,880 miles

215/45/17 N/S/R TYRE DAMAGED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,233 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,859 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated and worn unevenly.(215/45/17)

Front registration plate damaged.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 38,399 miles

215/45/17 rear tyres deteriorated and front tyres worn unevenly and on limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,399 miles

215/45/17 rear tyres deteriorated and front tyres worn unevenly and on limit

front registration plate damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 24,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,570 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 20,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YC03 ZZM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YC03 ZZM, 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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YC03 ZZM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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