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RO03 KWB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,041 mi
Last recorded70,041 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 KWB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024
Pass 3 Mar 2023
Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,924 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2021 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2020 99,493 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 99,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,854 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 94,911 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,884 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,249 miles

slight movement in offside and nearside rear antiroll bar links

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 86,026 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,564 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,918 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 71,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,541 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,910 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,895 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,823 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 KWB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

RO03 KWB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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