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M823 SUY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,878 mi
Last recorded132,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM823 SUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 132,878 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 132,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2009 132,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 132,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 130,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 130,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 130,702 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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M823 SUY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M823 SUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M823 SUY registered?

M823 SUY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is M823 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M823 SUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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