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SC03 BBO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 BBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 124,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 123,613 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 122,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 121,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 120,046 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 119,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 111,031 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 110,941 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,212 miles

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

e.m.l

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,550 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,716 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer mirror unit (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes at block connector (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front discs slightly corroded inner edge

both rear brakes slightly binding on ok at time of test

engine light on

outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of outer sill covers

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,386 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 78,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,873 miles

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,362 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2007 24,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,434 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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SC03 BBO 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 87%.

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 SC03 BBO, 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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SC03 BBO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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