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RN03 SXX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,551 mi
Last recorded112,551 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 SXX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 112,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 109,494 miles

Offside Front Corrosion to spring seat

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 105,913 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 105,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,692 miles

Offside Rear Roll bar mount corrosion.

Fail 29 Jun 2023 102,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r roll bar mount corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 99,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock body badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock body corrosion

corrosion to rear subframe

exhaust hangers poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,921 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,112 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,440 miles

Light corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

N/s/r tyre worn to service limits

O/s/r tyre worn to service limits

Stone chips to front windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2016 77,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Light corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

N/s/r tyre worn to service limits

O/s/r tyre worn to service limits

Stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,512 miles

N/s/f antiroll bar link dust covers deteriorating

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some corrosion to rear exhaust joint and mounting

Some deterioration to both headlamp lenses, patterns poor

Some uneven wear and carcass deterioration to both rear tyres

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,046 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and n/s/f worn close to service limits

Corrosion to n/s/r macpherson strut casing

Front brake discs and pads worn close to service limits

Light corrosion to rear subframe and components

N/s/f antiroll bar link dust covers deteriorated

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear brake pads 50% approximately

Some deterioration to rear tyre carcasses

various small chips on windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,160 miles

both front tyres 3mm left

front brake pads 25% left

slight corrosion to rear subframe and components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,895 miles

Light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,299 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,496 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 27 Jun 2008 22,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,973 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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RN03 SXX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RN03 SXX, 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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RN03 SXX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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