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J444 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,034 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 78,634 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 78,596 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,569 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 72,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,829 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,107 miles

Engine management light on.

Inner surface on front brake disc's rusty.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,163 miles

Inner surface of front brake disc's going rusty

Movement on steering column

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,907 miles

Engine management light on.

Inside edge of front tyres are wearing.

Play in lower steering column.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 52,902 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine management light on.

Inside edge of front tyres are wearing.

Play in lower steering column.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 22,769 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,769 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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J444 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J444 SUB, 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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What year was J444 SUB registered?

J444 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is J444 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 SUB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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