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S300 BYB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,274 mi
Last recorded87,274 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 BYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 87,274 miles

All suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside coated in underseal

Fail 29 Mar 2026 87,274 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside coated in underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 84,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,599 miles

battery insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2013 82,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

battery insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2011 76,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2011 76,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,020 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 59,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,541 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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S300 BYB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S300 BYB, 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 S300 BYB registered?

S300 BYB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is S300 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 BYB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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