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DS03 BAN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,566 mi
Last recorded132,566 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 132,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 129,943 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 123,498 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 123,459 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,780 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 121,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 101,119 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,718 miles

Airbag light is illuminated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 98,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light is illuminated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,659 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 66,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,620 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 52,616 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 42,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,115 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 34,115 miles

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

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

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)

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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DS03 BAN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS03 BAN, 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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DS03 BAN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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