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303 GOB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,221 mi
Last recorded98,221 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration303 GOB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,221 miles

both rear brake splash guards corroded

under engine and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2026 98,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake splash guards corroded

under engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,445 miles

both rear brake splash guards corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 93,595 miles

Nearside Inner CV boot slight seapage

Rear both brake splash guards corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to limit and badly age perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both brake splash guards corroded

under engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,746 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres show perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear brake splash guards corroded R.H & L.H

engine under cover fitted also sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,836 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both age perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both brake splash guards corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,725 miles

Rear brake splash guards corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,942 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake backplates corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 74,632 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,833 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,100 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 69,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,947 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,782 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,227 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,014 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 45,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 41,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,122 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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303 GOB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 303 GOB, 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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303 GOB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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