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SC03 BRY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,457 mi
Last recorded139,457 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 139,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 134,330 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 133,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear & nearside rear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 121,556 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 121,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 121,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake in need of adustment

Under-trays fitted .unable to check all parts

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers split at ends

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,820 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,786 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 93,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,030 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 89,607 miles

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 28 May 2010 80,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 70,173 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 59,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 47,905 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 47,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 36,564 miles

Front 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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SC03 BRY 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 83.3%.

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 BRY, 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 BRY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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