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RK03 MSU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,632 mi
Last recorded143,632 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 MSU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 143,632 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 139,191 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 139,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 134,263 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 134,263 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 129,176 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,118 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 124,114 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 119,700 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 119,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 116,467 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 116,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 111,378 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 111,378 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 106,329 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 106,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,407 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 96,407 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracked and perished on 3/4mm 2254517

suspect losse conection on both front side lights

Fail 3 Jun 2015 91,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracked and perished on 3/4mm 2254517

suspect losse conection on both front side lights

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,441 miles

A/C Belt damaged and needs replacing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 82,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 73,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,273 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 65,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,697 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,237 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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RK03 MSU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK03 MSU, 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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RK03 MSU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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