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S300 UBY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,954 mi
Last recorded55,954 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 UBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 50,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 46,546 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 46,546 miles

Nearside 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 44,643 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 42,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,877 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,819 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,767 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces,though not to excess

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,937 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,756 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Fail 19 Mar 2008 29,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,155 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,383 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,720 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 UBY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 S300 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

S300 UBY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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