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J14 HJE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,162 mi
Last recorded57,162 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 HJE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 57,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner shocker top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 57,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner shocker top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,074 miles

corrosion on underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 55,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,240 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 53,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,632 miles

all four tyres tread cracking.

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

front wipers smearing.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,352 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear. (3.5.1i)

all four tyre tread cracking.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,050 miles

Both front tyres age cracked.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front tyres age cracked.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,879 miles

all four tyres very small cracks in tyre tread.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,067 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,013 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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J14 HJE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J14 HJE, 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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J14 HJE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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