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J800 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,318 mi
Last recorded128,318 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 128,318 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 128,017 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 127,528 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 127,028 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,848 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 123,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 104,205 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 90,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 68,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,056 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,461 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 40,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has small chips

Fail 11 Sep 2010 40,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has small chips

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,591 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,414 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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J800 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J800 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 J800 SUB registered?

J800 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is J800 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J800 SUB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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