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SC03 EEE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,821 mi
Last recorded129,821 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 129,821 miles

No rear seats fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,722 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight handbrake travel

Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,758 miles

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 120,428 miles

Airbag light on and airbag removed for motorsport.

No passenger seats fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 99,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 98,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 96,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 86,908 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 86,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 74,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,014 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,966 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,690 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 53,833 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 EEE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EEE, 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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What year was SC03 EEE registered?

SC03 EEE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is SC03 EEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 EEE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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