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BC03 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 129,581 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,504 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 124,481 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 120,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 112,992 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 104,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,466 miles

sill area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 97,466 miles

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

sill area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 50,456 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,843 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,071 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have damage to kerbing edges but no cord showing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r diff output seal weaping oil

Pass 12 May 2008 43,799 miles

rear brake discs rusted on faces

some play in both front arb link upper and lower bushes

Fail 12 May 2008 43,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake discs rusted on faces

some play in both front arb link upper and lower bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,954 miles

Offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,668 miles

N/S & O/S/F tyres worn below 1.6mm on inside edges of tread

N/S/F tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall

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

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

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

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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BC03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BC03 SUB, 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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BC03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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