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YV03 VRZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,716 mi
Last recorded83,716 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,716 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 83,716 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 81,048 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,818 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 76,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,767 miles

both rear number plate lamps dull.

front brake discs pitted and corroded (border pass).

n/s rear brake pads worn (border pass).

Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,627 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,098 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 55,527 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 55,527 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 51,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,791 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 35,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 27,765 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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YV03 VRZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YV03 VRZ, 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 YV03 VRZ registered?

YV03 VRZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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