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J33 SRA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,788 mi
Last recorded174,788 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 SRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 174,788 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 170,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 163,710 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE INNER SILL/ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 163,710 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE INNER SILL/ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 153,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 153,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ANTI ROLL BAR BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ANTI ROLL BAR BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 147,221 miles

Front N/S & O/S INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITERS SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 147,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front N/S & O/S INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITERS SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 139,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 X FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 126,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 124,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 123,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,537 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light on

eml light on

off side and near siide front tyres side walls cracking

off side rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

Fail 22 Mar 2013 106,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light on

eml light on

off side and near siide front tyres side walls cracking

off side rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,843 miles

rear anti roll links worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 97,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

rear anti roll links worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,363 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 79,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,405 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SRA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRA, 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 SRA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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