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RO03 ENE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

141,675 mi
Last recorded141,675 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 141,675 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Dec 2025 141,675 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 139,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 137,745 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 132,449 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion around rear suspension

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 129,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 127,510 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 125,945 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 118,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 106,966 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,264 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,669 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,337 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 75,482 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,947 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,672 miles

oil was low -have topped up-maintain check

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,821 miles

minor windscreen damage

Fail 27 Feb 2007 43,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

minor windscreen damage

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,174 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 ENE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ENE, 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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RO03 ENE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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