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M1 AUW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,232 mi
Last recorded51,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 AUW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 51,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand-Brake lever has little reserve travel

rust and corrosion in various place

Pass 31 Dec 2024 50,888 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front steering corrosion on various components

Front suspension corrosion on various components

Rear suspension corrosion on various components

Fail 31 Dec 2024 50,888 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front steering corrosion on various components

Front suspension corrosion on various components

Rear suspension corrosion on various components

Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,510 miles

Horn control insecure both horns slightly insecure in engine bay (7.7 (b))

Various suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner damage (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 corners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside slight corrosion

horn slightly insecure in engine bay

Fail 6 Jan 2023 49,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 corners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside slight corrosion

horn slightly insecure in engine bay

Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,072 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner discs

Fail 2 Nov 2011 47,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner discs

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,467 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

nearside front brake disc slightly corrodded on inner disc

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner disc

offside rear tyre cut on outer wall but courds not exposed

Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,467 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

nearside front brake disc slightly corrodded on inner disc

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner disc

offside rear tyre cut on outer wall but courds not exposed

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre has kerb damage

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 3 May 2007 33,413 miles

near side front has kerb damage

Pass 25 Feb 2006 26,578 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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M1 AUW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M1 AUW, 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 M1 AUW registered?

M1 AUW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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