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MB03 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,941 mi
Last recorded74,941 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB03 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 74,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,009 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,007 miles

EXHAST SOUNDS LOUD

Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 65,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 65,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,382 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 44,224 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 37,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

renew o/s/f drop link 3 of the 4 rivit heads missing.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,088 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,069 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,726 miles

slight wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,067 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,999 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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MB03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MB03 SUB, 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 MB03 SUB registered?

MB03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is MB03 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB03 SUB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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