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BP03 CNU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,792 mi
Last recorded168,792 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 168,792 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch area

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 168,788 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch area

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 163,390 miles

Central Exhaust shield insecure/rattling

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper ends not fully secure/wheel arch liners damaged/missing

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

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake dustshield corroded/missing

Nearside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch area

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake dustshield corroded/missing

Offside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch area

Fail 18 Dec 2023 163,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust shield insecure/rattling

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper ends not fully secure/wheel arch liners damaged/missing

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

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake dustshield corroded/missing

Nearside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch area

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake dustshield corroded/missing

Offside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch area

Pass 12 Jan 2023 153,732 miles

Damage to offside and nearside front wheel arch liners/bumper ends slightly loose/insecure.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside lenses going cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter perished.

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small uncoated pipe end section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside rear brake disc dust shields corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 142,449 miles

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear arm bushes deteriorated/perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2021 142,447 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear arm bushes deteriorated/perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,979 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement General perishing to all rear suspension bushses. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 129,889 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement General perishing to all rear suspension bushses. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 115,471 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement General perishing to all rear suspension bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,006 miles

both inner cv gaitors split but no grezze coming out

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes to flexies showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,528 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,340 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,140 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 95,140 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 90,028 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 77,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,801 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer raised edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,109 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,805 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,184 miles

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

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

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

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 CNU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BP03 CNU, 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 CNU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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