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DS03 HWJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,030 mi
Last recorded112,030 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 HWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 112,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 104,992 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 97,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 91,250 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 91,240 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 87,660 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 87,648 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 84,975 miles

Advise rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 17 May 2017 84,939 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,531 miles

Both O/s/r brake pipes at junction box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 76,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,072 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Engine management light on

Front tyres feathering on inner & outer shoulders

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Dec 2012 71,072 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Engine management light on

Front tyres feathering on inner & outer shoulders

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,599 miles

Both front brakes binding

Both front wiper blades splitting

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,544 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 50,541 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,490 miles

chip in the windscreen

front discs worn

n/s tyre low tread

Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,516 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 HWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DS03 HWJ, 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 DS03 HWJ registered?

DS03 HWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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