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S666 BYO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,128 mi
Last recorded96,128 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 BYO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 96,128 miles

battery insecure

front sub frame slightly corroded

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,912 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

Fail 26 Jan 2022 95,912 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,336 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,336 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,424 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,423 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,462 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,611 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,475 miles

Standard exhaust fitted at time of retest

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,474 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,069 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,539 miles

ENGINE MANGEMENT LAMP ON

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 Aug 2014 82,523 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ENGINE MANGEMENT LAMP ON

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,136 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 74,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,183 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,357 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 50,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,381 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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S666 BYO 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 73.9%.

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 S666 BYO, 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 S666 BYO registered?

S666 BYO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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