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FC03 JJE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,524 mi
Last recorded139,524 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 JJE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 139,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

various suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 139,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Plastic side skirt prevents full sill inspection

Offside Plastic side skirt prevents full sill inspection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 135,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 129,228 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 125,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 113,359 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 113,359 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear swapped with legal ones in boot (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,710 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,115 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,042 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,404 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 85,404 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,149 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,149 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,391 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,741 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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FC03 JJE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC03 JJE, 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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FC03 JJE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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