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B8 BLK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,955 mi
Last recorded61,955 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BLK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 61,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 61,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 61,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 61,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,647 miles

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,873 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 58,255 miles

4 tyres perished within treads

Pass 1 May 2013 57,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,732 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,718 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,335 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,315 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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B8 BLK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B8 BLK, 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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B8 BLK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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