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RO03 FWR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,903 mi
Last recorded138,903 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 138,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 137,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 137,001 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 132,863 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 127,389 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 113,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 99,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,599 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,245 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 72,017 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 72,012 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,561 miles

Engine covers. sill covers fitted

Front no plate cracks. Still ,visable at 20 meters

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on outer edge and cracked

n/s/f road wheel rim damage

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,343 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,343 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front discs scored & worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,486 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,492 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 FWR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FWR, 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 FWR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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