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BF03 XTM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,988 mi
Last recorded115,988 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XTM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,988 miles

sill and arch covers fitted

wheel spacers on rear

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places on floor/chassis heavily undersealed all over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osf brake dust shield loose

osf splash guard missing

Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 108,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,507 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,507 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,450 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,778 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 56,348 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 30 Jan 2010 52,195 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,941 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,017 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 6 Feb 2007 33,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,752 miles

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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BF03 XTM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BF03 XTM, 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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BF03 XTM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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