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RO03 ENJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 116,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 108,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 99,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 98,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,150 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 98,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,552 miles

offside rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,063 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,534 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,971 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres closae to limit & perrished

Fail 23 Apr 2010 53,971 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres closae to limit & perrished

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,735 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 41,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,640 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 ENJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 ENJ, 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 ENJ registered?

RO03 ENJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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