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N70 REG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,139 mi
Last recorded82,139 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 REG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,626 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,351 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,839 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 80,816 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,040 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,460 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,099 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,033 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 76,663 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,733 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,855 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 74,855 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,961 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 54,540 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,993 miles

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

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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N70 REG 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 N70 REG, 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 N70 REG registered?

N70 REG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is N70 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 REG 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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