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FB03 BWD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,430 mi
Last recorded128,430 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 BWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 128,430 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 127,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lots of underseal and general underbody corrosion

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 125,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 124,793 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 117,587 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Both front disc guards very deteriorated

DBT: service brake only 58% and park brake min 16%

Front inner brake pads 60% worn

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately poorly routed (3.6.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 117,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Both front disc guards very deteriorated

DBT: service brake only 58% and park brake min 16%

Front inner brake pads 60% worn

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately poorly routed (3.6.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,257 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 108,257 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,520 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 97,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,526 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 81,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,059 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,171 miles

Exhaust has been changed to standard for MOT.

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,585 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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FB03 BWD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FB03 BWD, 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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FB03 BWD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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