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AJ03 XWB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,376 mi
Last recorded128,376 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XWB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 128,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,101 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 5 Jan 2024 124,045 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,012 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 121,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front of sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,181 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,862 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 107,926 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 107,916 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,455 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 102,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,093 miles

Front registration plate is cracked

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

engine oil level on minimum mark

Fail 2 Apr 2016 96,066 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate is cracked

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

engine management light is on dash

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,648 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer tread

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are low 2.00mm and treads have worn bald on inner tread and splitting on inner walls

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,694 miles

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

engine light on

rear tyres worn on inside edge

slight bind n/s/f brake

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,430 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2013 87,427 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,957 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 70,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 50,427 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

front number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 May 2007 39,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 31,223 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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AJ03 XWB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AJ03 XWB, 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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AJ03 XWB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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