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RE03 DHF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

169,318 mi
Last recorded169,318 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 DHF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 169,318 miles

Rear diff support bar bushes worn

Fail 11 Feb 2026 169,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative anti roll bar incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff support bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2025 166,342 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic outer sill covers obscuring views both sides

Pass 23 Jan 2024 164,590 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 164,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front brakes slight bind

Pass 14 Dec 2022 162,524 miles

both rear lower suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2021 160,443 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 160,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 19 Nov 2020 157,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 150,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 146,142 miles

front subframe slight corrosion

Pass 27 May 2017 141,159 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2017 141,152 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 138,883 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 10 May 2016 138,870 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)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2015 136,305 miles

o/s/r brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2014 128,779 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Apr 2013 124,665 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 124,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 122,272 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 122,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 117,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 108,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 89,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,908 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 51,595 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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RE03 DHF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 RE03 DHF, 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 RE03 DHF registered?

RE03 DHF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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