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YV03 VXT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,510 mi
Last recorded69,510 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 69,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 69,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,954 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 68,902 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 68,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 67,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 65,743 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 65,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 64,310 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 64,308 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,690 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,025 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,743 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 15,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 15,955 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 12,394 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 VXT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YV03 VXT, 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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YV03 VXT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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