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J66 SKP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,174 mi
Last recorded76,174 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 SKP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 76,174 miles

Vehicle structure/suspension components has been heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,397 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure heavily undersealed

Pass 5 May 2023 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under hood, near wind screen bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

VEHICLE COVER WITH UNDER SEAL FRONT TO REAR

vehicle has under sill, all over

Fail 2 May 2023 75,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under hood, near wind screen bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has under sill, all over

Pass 9 May 2022 73,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2018 61,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion front

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,450 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,908 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,915 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,437 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,528 miles

cat not fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,825 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 42,825 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 88,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 82,853 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 82,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,420 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 73,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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J66 SKP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J66 SKP, 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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J66 SKP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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