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L666 GWF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,932 mi
Last recorded80,932 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 GWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 80,932 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 80,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2026 80,610 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,106 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 80,101 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 71,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 58,181 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 58,181 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))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slighly split causing grease to disperse (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,784 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 41,784 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,063 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,120 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 32,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 29,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,913 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,629 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 21,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,983 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 7,975 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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L666 GWF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L666 GWF, 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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L666 GWF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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