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SC03 YDC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,539 mi
Last recorded44,539 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 44,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 43,973 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 43,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 42,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 40,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,320 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 39,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,772 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 32,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,392 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 29,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,080 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 25,080 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,614 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,633 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 16,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,566 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 13,555 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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 YDC 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC03 YDC registered?

SC03 YDC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SC03 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 YDC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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