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RO03 ELU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,382 mi
Last recorded100,382 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ELU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 100,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 100,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 96,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,887 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,713 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 47,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,434 miles

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

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

headlamps output slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,059 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,772 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,159 miles

front tyre treads wearing low outer edges

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,082 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 ELU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

RO03 ELU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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