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S600 HMR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,069 mi
Last recorded126,069 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 HMR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 126,069 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle has been stone chipped.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 119,916 miles

UNDER BODY COVERED WITH UNDER SILL

Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,510 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,032 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 113,473 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 113,472 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At rear of both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,762 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 109,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes at rear junction piece all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes at rear joining block (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 102,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes at rear joining block (3.6.B.2c)

N/S wiper has small split in blade

Rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,183 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out and in union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 96,183 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out and in union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,714 miles

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

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

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

both rear number plate lamps dim

front number plate cracked

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2015 82,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both rear number plate lamps dim

exhaust up pipe blowing slightly

front number plate cracked

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,272 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,272 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 66,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,923 miles

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

nearside wiper poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2012 64,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside wiper poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,896 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 61,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 56,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,955 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 38,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 31,740 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 HMR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S600 HMR, 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 HMR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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