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BP03 CKV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

205,286 mi
Last recorded205,286 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 CKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 205,286 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Jan 2026 205,248 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Jan 2025 186,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 186,882 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 185,380 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 30 Jan 2020 185,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 181,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 181,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 174,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

sill covers fitted cannot fully inspect for corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2018 174,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp glass damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

sill covers fitted cannot fully inspect for corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2018 174,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 19 Sep 2017 172,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and is insecure (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by upper suspension mounting point under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by upper suspension mounting point under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 167,928 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 21 Nov 2016 167,535 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 17 Nov 2015 159,420 miles

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

rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2014 145,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 144,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2013 130,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 128,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 128,736 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 119,450 miles

child seats fitted ns+osr seats unable to properly inspect adult belts

exhaust joints heavily corroded

front brake discs worn corroded on inner faces

slight hole/blow in center section exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,024 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 105,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,924 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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BP03 CKV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BP03 CKV, 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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BP03 CKV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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