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S900 BYW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 BYW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 116,129 miles

Both headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,593 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,070 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 104,855 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,467 miles

Engine light on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 87,650 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,901 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,447 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,725 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 51,530 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 44,416 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 33,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres low tread on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,972 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres low tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,509 miles

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

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

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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S900 BYW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S900 BYW, 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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S900 BYW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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