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S700 BYP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,829 mi
Last recorded80,829 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 BYP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 80,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,401 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 76,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,638 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 63,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,095 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,461 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 54,524 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front disc,s have corrosion to inner

front reg plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

unable to fully check all inner brake pads due to back plates and road wheels fitted

unable to fully check all wheel bearings due to 4 wheel drive system

Fail 31 May 2013 54,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both front disc,s have corrosion to inner

front reg plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

unable to fully check all inner brake pads due to back plates and road wheels fitted

unable to fully check all wheel bearings due to 4 wheel drive system

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,042 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,547 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 47,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2009 44,396 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f subframe damage

Fail 13 Jun 2009 44,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f subframe damage

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,015 miles

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

n/s/r sill dented

Pass 31 May 2007 37,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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S700 BYP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S700 BYP, 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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S700 BYP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 January 2003.

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