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M18 SSL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,481 mi
Last recorded84,481 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 SSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 84,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 84,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 83,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,418 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 83,283 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 80,109 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 73,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,756 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 45,892 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,733 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake pads low

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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M18 SSL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M18 SSL, 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 M18 SSL registered?

M18 SSL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is M18 SSL safe to buy?

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