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S21 JXR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,166 mi
Last recorded145,166 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 JXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 145,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 139,049 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 133,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,335 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 130,335 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. offside & nearside (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,920 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 128,920 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,930 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 123,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 121,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 121,490 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,571 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,989 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,642 miles

Engine mil on.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,448 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,002 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,401 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 85,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,966 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,949 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 62,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,640 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 34,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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S21 JXR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S21 JXR, 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 S21 JXR registered?

S21 JXR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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