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N8 FCC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,149 mi
Last recorded74,149 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 FCC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 74,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 73,146 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 70,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 69,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,576 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 68,576 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 67,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,591 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,948 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 62,959 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 57,600 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,324 miles

slight cut in f/n/s tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,269 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 25 Apr 2009 33,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2008 21,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,369 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,077 miles

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

Offside Front 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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N8 FCC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N8 FCC, 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 N8 FCC registered?

N8 FCC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is N8 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 FCC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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