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SCO 73S

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,006 mi
Last recorded110,006 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 73S
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 110,006 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 107,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,272 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,560 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,560 miles

Road wheel fixings not compatible caps removed (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,777 miles

battery light glowing

Pass 9 Nov 2019 63,268 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 63,268 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,120 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 63,118 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front cross member as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,446 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 51,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,788 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 43,227 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 32,054 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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SCO 73S 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 82.6%.

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 SCO 73S, 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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SCO 73S is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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