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P5 TRD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,228 mi
Last recorded81,228 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 TRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 81,228 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 80,663 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,514 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 78,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to heavy cracking - 225/45/17/94Y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 76,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at 3mm and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

X1 Rear exhaust rubber hanger missing but exhaust still supported

Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,301 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at 3mm and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

X1 Rear exhaust rubber hanger missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,006 miles

FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION ALL CORRDED

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

UNDER TRAY

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,006 miles

FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION ALL CORRDED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAY

Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,664 miles

running fault evident

Fail 17 Aug 2017 70,659 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

running fault evident

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,840 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 66,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 63,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 60,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,488 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,240 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,937 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,023 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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P5 TRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P5 TRD, 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 P5 TRD registered?

P5 TRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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