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SD03 KXW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,645 mi
Last recorded132,645 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 KXW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 132,645 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 130,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 6 Oct 2015 114,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2014 107,885 miles

EML on.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 100,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 86,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,189 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2008 68,410 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 68,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 61,894 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,805 miles

1. back box support bracket broken

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,435 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall but cords not exposed

front brake discs corroding slightly

front brake imbalance-16%

front pads wearing low-offside outer pad close to leagal limit

front tyres wearing very low inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 24 Apr 2006 36,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cut in nearside front tyre wall but cords not exposed

front brake discs corroding slightly

front brake imbalance-16%

front brake pads wearing low-offside outer close to legal limit

front tyres wearing very low inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing low

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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SD03 KXW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SD03 KXW, 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 SD03 KXW registered?

SD03 KXW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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