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F12 OUL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,602 mi
Last recorded100,602 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 OUL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 100,602 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 31 Jul 2024 100,489 miles

under body repaired and under sealed front to rear

Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,612 miles

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

all suspension bushes perishing

Fail 25 May 2017 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 May 2016 91,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both links are worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail edge of side wall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2016 91,569 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked to flexy (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both links are worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail edge of side wall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2015 82,349 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 82,349 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 73,409 miles

Nearside 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 1 Mar 2013 70,435 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,289 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,286 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts because child seats fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,718 miles

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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F12 OUL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F12 OUL, 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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F12 OUL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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