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YJ03 NVS

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,979 mi
Last recorded91,979 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NVS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,979 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp on dipped beam dim

recommend the underside to be cleaned back and wax oiled

Fail 6 Mar 2025 91,979 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp on dipped beam dim

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

recommend the underside to be cleaned back and wax oiled

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,562 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,772 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake light dim

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

needs cleaning

Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,280 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front headlight wedged to secure

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,440 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,383 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 77,379 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,032 miles

FRONT head lamps faded

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on sidewall

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

FRONT head lamps faded

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on sidewall

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,176 miles

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

both rear tyres have damage to outer side walls

Fail 21 Feb 2015 68,979 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres have damage to outer side walls

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,908 miles

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

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,893 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,591 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,837 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,032 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,196 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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YJ03 NVS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YJ03 NVS, 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 YJ03 NVS registered?

YJ03 NVS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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