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S16 AGX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 AGX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 78,273 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2025 76,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 76,486 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake callipers corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Various underside components surface corrosion

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 62,672 miles

Emissions not tested CAT missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake callipers corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Various underside components surface corrosion

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 62,167 miles

BOTH front brake callipers corroded

BOTH rear brake disc back plates corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES! (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various front to rear underside corrosion

Various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 62,167 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface BOTH rear lights covered in material restricting reflection! (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH front brake callipers corroded

BOTH rear brake disc back plates corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES! (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various front to rear underside corrosion

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2020 61,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear corrosion present on inner end sill to inner wheel arch

Nearside corrosion present on inner sill to floor

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear corrosion present on inner sill to floor

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion present on front cross member (under radiator )

corrosion present on front suspension components

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,104 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 53,714 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,999 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 44,997 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,510 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,510 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,736 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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S16 AGX 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 82.6%.

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 S16 AGX, 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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S16 AGX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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