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RO03 EKB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,845 mi
Last recorded93,845 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 EKB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 93,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 93,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 90,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osr inner sill has excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on inner edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre 2mm on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,227 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 89,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 87,569 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,575 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,833 miles

Exhaust system rusted

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,833 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system rusted

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,293 miles

Emission limits (BET) only just met.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,196 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,617 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,748 miles

both front tyres are low on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,460 miles

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,299 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,050 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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RO03 EKB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO03 EKB, 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 RO03 EKB registered?

RO03 EKB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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