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S900 GRC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,089 mi
Last recorded148,089 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 148,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 146,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 145,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2020 142,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 133,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,797 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 109,619 miles

ECU light on

Fail 3 Nov 2017 109,570 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)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 102,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,587 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 96,512 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,669 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

all tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,501 miles

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

all tyre valves slightly perished

front brake discs badly corroded/pitted on inner faces

Fail 29 Sep 2011 69,438 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,440 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 59,440 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,720 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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S900 GRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GRC, 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 GRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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