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J33 RGH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

100,240 mi
Last recorded100,240 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 RGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 100,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2026 30,566 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,103 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 29,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,216 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,953 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 95,944 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 93,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 29,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,087 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 87,074 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 29,253 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,198 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 26,565 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 26,565 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,385 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,244 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,125 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,213 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,715 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 46,715 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,061 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 16,438 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain requires lubricating

Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,438 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain requires lubricating

Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,490 miles

front tyres and nsr tyre worn inner edges.brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 10,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,567 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 22,554 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,279 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,423 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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J33 RGH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 J33 RGH, 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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J33 RGH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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