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J8 DUH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,107 mi
Last recorded115,107 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 DUH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 109,446 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,290 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 95,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,685 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 84,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded four pipes into and out of aluminium block offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,164 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 74,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,846 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on inner face of front brake discs, pads ok

Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,381 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 59,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,763 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 13 Sep 2007 37,830 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear inner edge of tread

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge of tread

Fail 11 Sep 2007 37,822 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre slight wear inner edge of tread

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge of tread

Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,345 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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J8 DUH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J8 DUH, 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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J8 DUH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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