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DS03 NGJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,025 mi
Last recorded99,025 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,590 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 97,584 miles

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

Both inner rear of sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2024 96,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 96,028 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear end of sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 94,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 94,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside inner rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,528 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,159 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Both inner rear section of sills rusty

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,151 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 84,151 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,413 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both front on inner very carroded strong advies (1.1.16 (d) (i))

sill cover fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 79,413 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both front on inner very carroded strong advies (1.1.16 (d) (i))

sill cover fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,465 miles

front brake calipers carroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front brake calipers carroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,027 miles

REAR STRUT COIL SPRING CUPS CORRODED

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,683 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 62,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,091 miles

Air bag light on.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,269 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 55,269 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,312 miles

N/s/r front tie bar bushes starting to split

O/s/r front tie bar bushes statring to split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,343 miles

Offside side repeater slightly loose.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,455 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,139 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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DS03 NGJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 DS03 NGJ, 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 NGJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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