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J31 UMB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,978 mi
Last recorded100,978 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 UMB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,978 miles

Both front shocks slightly corroded

Offside Front Top mount bearing stiff and notchy

Fail 23 Oct 2025 100,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front shocks slightly corroded

Offside Front Top mount bearing stiff and notchy

Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,713 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 95,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 95,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 86,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,901 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,546 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 72,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Various under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2016 58,285 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,956 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 50,557 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,337 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,920 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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J31 UMB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J31 UMB, 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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J31 UMB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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