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D17 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,044 mi
Last recorded69,044 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,044 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 67,409 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,282 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,158 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 62,158 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 61,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 56,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge.225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 56,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge.225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,200 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 55,200 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Slight play in shocker.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,459 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 44,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,330 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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D17 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D17 SUB, 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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What year was D17 SUB registered?

D17 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is D17 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 SUB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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