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2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 BTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 111,955 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 110,441 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 107,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 104,317 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 104,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,428 miles

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

Front both sides lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

all tyres starting to deteriorate

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills

general surface corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Fail 23 Jul 2021 101,428 miles

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

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

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front both sides lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

all tyres starting to deteriorate

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills

general surface corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2016 97,879 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 97,879 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Pass 25 Jul 2015 94,642 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 94,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 90,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,365 miles

possible fuel tank leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,948 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,236 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,548 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 58,885 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,182 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,680 miles

slight play in both rear struts

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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J40 BTC 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 72%.

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 J40 BTC, 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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J40 BTC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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