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S100 BYF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,475 mi
Last recorded120,475 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 BYF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 120,475 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 120,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 116,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 115,705 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 115,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,282 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 109,908 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 104,327 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,570 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,022 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs corroded inner faces

Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,664 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,438 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 16,509 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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S100 BYF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S100 BYF, 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 S100 BYF registered?

S100 BYF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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