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BF03 XUL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,254 mi
Last recorded154,254 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 154,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2024 143,242 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 141,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management warning light illuminated

Fail 27 Jul 2023 141,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 22 Jul 2022 139,324 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 139,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 136,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 135,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 135,809 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 133,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 121,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 115,277 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 112,029 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 108,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 108,578 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 102,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 97,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,575 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 XUL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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