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S30 BYG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,850 mi
Last recorded111,850 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 BYG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 110,600 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 110,555 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH/BOOT - COIL SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH/CLOSING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH/BOOT - COIL SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON THE EDGES

BOTH INNER SILL CORRODED

BOTH REAR ARCHES CORRODED

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

GENERAL EXHAUST CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDER PASS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 110,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake discs back plate corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,425 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear sills, under sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 100,692 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,undersills,flitches and shock absorber platforms (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2018 100,692 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,undersills,flitches and shock absorber platforms (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 97,065 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 93,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,788 miles

airbag fault

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,056 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 81,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 77,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 68,042 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,133 miles

air bag light on

cuts in offside front tyre inner sidewall

offside front inner c.v boot leaking grease

performance rear exhaust box fitted

rear centre stop lamp has a sticker on it reducing light output

Fail 28 Dec 2011 67,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

cuts in offside front tyre inner sidewall

offside front inner c.v boot leaking grease

performance rear exhaust box fitted

rear centre stop lamp has a sticker on it reducing light output

large deep cuts in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,600 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,052 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,200 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 37,107 miles

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

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 1 Feb 2006 21,093 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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S30 BYG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 S30 BYG, 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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S30 BYG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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