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S888 BYY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,777 mi
Last recorded103,777 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 BYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 103,777 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear joining block (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged broken away from suspension leg and fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at joining block and arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at joining block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements intermittent/ not oparating (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all lower suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff mount bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse light not working

Sill covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,487 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 103,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,783 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 90,606 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 84,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,708 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,143 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,853 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 35,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,639 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,833 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,324 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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S888 BYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S888 BYY, 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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S888 BYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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