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SC03 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 142,972 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 142,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 142,724 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 142,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2022 142,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 141,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 141,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 139,565 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 137,343 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 132,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 125,663 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Jul 2016 125,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

N/S Wiper blade split on end

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,820 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s wiper deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 101,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,054 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn 215/45/17w

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,401 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 75,532 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,630 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 26 Jul 2007 45,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,886 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 SUB 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 SC03 SUB, 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 SUB registered?

SC03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is SC03 SUB safe to buy?

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