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MW03 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,086 mi
Last recorded158,086 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 158,086 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 155,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 153,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 150,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,507 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 142,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 136,380 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 129,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 108,540 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 100,190 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 100,190 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,443 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 88,849 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 74,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,107 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,324 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 38,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,183 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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MW03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW03 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 MW03 SUB registered?

MW03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is MW03 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 SUB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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