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BP52 OSB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

167,433 mi
Last recorded167,433 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 OSB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 167,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2026 167,433 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2026 167,424 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked yellow in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BOTH SIDES , sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine misfiring during test

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle showing heavy signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Underneath vehicle corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2025 159,889 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,952 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 154,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 151,356 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner both sides sills covered with black substance

both sides inner sills corroded

both sides outer sills covered with tray

general underbody corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 151,356 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner both sides sills covered with black substance

both sides inner sills corroded

both sides outer sills covered with tray

general underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 148,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS/R NS/R TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 148,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears after join block (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears before join block (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 141,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside rear section of subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,572 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 124,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch / by top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 122,884 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 120,728 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,951 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,854 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 103,935 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 80,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 77,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate damaged, but still legible at time of test

offside front driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,903 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,918 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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BP52 OSB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BP52 OSB, 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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BP52 OSB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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