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YX03 MXJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,942 mi
Last recorded112,942 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 MXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 112,942 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer road wheel rim protector is starting to protrude

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar D bush mounting area of the rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 112,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer road wheel rim protector is starting to protrude

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar D bush mounting area of the rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 109,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened where the lower section of the coil spring locates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened where the lower section of the coil spring locates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 109,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened where the lower section of the coil spring locates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high re aligned (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened where the lower section of the coil spring locates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting bracket location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,911 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 98,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 95,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 87,048 miles

cut in nearside front tyrewall

Fail 20 Nov 2014 87,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cut in nearside front tyrewall

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,309 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,113 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 71,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,101 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 64,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,161 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,256 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,256 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,687 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 39,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 27,406 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,119 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)

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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YX03 MXJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YX03 MXJ, 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 YX03 MXJ registered?

YX03 MXJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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