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OW03 KKS

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,668 mi
Last recorded144,668 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KKS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 144,668 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 144,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 141,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2020 137,964 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,900 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2019 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bottom of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bottom off inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All front to rear suspention corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 14 May 2018 131,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 129,578 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear at junction (3.6.B.2c)

Front o/s & n/s tyres devoid of tread on edge 225/40/18

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

bell housing bolt loose on n/s

Fail 2 Jun 2016 127,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear at junction (3.6.B.2c)

Front o/s & n/s tyres devoid of tread on edge 225/40/18

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bell housing bolt loose on n/s

Pass 5 Jun 2015 123,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 5 Jun 2015 123,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

starter motor bolt loose

Fail 5 Apr 2014 117,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

starter motor bolt loose

Pass 23 Mar 2013 112,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 105,516 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 105,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 94,726 miles

Front brake discs and pads Worn

Possible noisey wheel bearing found on test drive

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,942 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,905 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension knocking, requires further investigation

Fail 30 Oct 2008 81,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension knocking, requires further investigation

Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,921 miles

Advise Replacement of all 4 tyres

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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OW03 KKS 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 64%.

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 OW03 KKS, 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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OW03 KKS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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