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L5 CGB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,779 mi
Last recorded169,779 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CGB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 169,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 169,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joins (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch holed (none structural)

Pass 31 Mar 2025 163,188 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 155,412 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 153,092 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 150,832 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 149,092 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 147,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 128,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,180 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,039 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 91,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,102 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 88,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions taken some effort to bring down to acceptable level.

Near side wiper blade rubber split at both ends.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions taken some effort to bring down to acceptable level.

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

Near side wiper blade rubber split at both ends.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,036 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,377 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,410 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,827 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn close to wear bars.

Slight free play at front anti roll bar links.

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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L5 CGB 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 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 L5 CGB, 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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L5 CGB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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