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S60 OBG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

130,112 mi
Last recorded130,112 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 OBG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 130,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 125,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 122,089 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 121,907 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 118,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 115,625 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 112,406 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 109,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 103,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust pipe fouling to the nearside rear inner cv joint

Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front to inner wheel arches (marked with white chalk) (5.2.3 (f))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both rear - to outer wheel arches (marked with white chalk) (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust pipe fouling to the nearside rear inner cv joint

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 May 2018 96,994 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 May 2018 96,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 May 2018 96,959 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside, HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 May 2017 93,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 25 May 2016 87,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,948 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 56,601 miles

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

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 47,570 miles

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2008 38,981 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,876 miles

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

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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S60 OBG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 S60 OBG, 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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S60 OBG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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