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BG03 VBB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,531 mi
Last recorded113,531 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VBB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 113,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 112,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 111,802 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,071 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,419 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 69,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,779 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 1 Sep 2008 49,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,202 miles

all brake disc lipped and starting to get pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2007 41,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,942 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 36,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BG03 VBB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BG03 VBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 VBB registered?

BG03 VBB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is BG03 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VBB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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