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B15 HAM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,987 mi
Last recorded93,987 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 HAM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,453 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 84,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,388 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central centre box joints poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2020 770,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,406 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland bothsides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,172 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 54,596 miles

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

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,396 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,529 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 33,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 33,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,631 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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B15 HAM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B15 HAM, 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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B15 HAM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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