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S600 BDO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,831 mi
Last recorded92,831 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 BDO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 92,831 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 88,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 87,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,942 miles

Slight corrosion to both sills, in the area of the jacking point.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,053 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp unit condensated

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 83,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp unit condensated

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,795 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 78,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,069 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,205 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 68,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,537 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 62,537 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,146 miles

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 2 Nov 2010 51,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,002 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 32,181 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,744 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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S600 BDO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S600 BDO, 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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S600 BDO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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