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R90 MJG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,674 mi
Last recorded144,674 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 MJG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 144,674 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 144,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 123,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,615 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 113,615 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 109,132 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,324 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 100,324 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,800 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,254 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,254 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,648 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,016 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,562 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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R90 MJG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R90 MJG, 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 R90 MJG registered?

R90 MJG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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