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R11 PHX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,013 mi
Last recorded109,013 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 PHX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 109,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 106,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,254 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front flex pipe adequately supported

Offside Front wheel speed sensor wire rebbing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,461 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,815 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,379 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 82,339 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,021 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,658 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 75,584 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 70,085 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 70,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 63,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 63,200 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 56,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2010 43,127 miles
Fail 30 May 2010 43,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 31,870 miles

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

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2006 24,604 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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R11 PHX 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 79.2%.

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 R11 PHX, 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 R11 PHX registered?

R11 PHX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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