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SG03 RUR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,056 mi
Last recorded89,056 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 RUR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,056 miles

All rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and both rear, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,758 miles

All rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration. •

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and both rear, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,960 miles

All rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration.

Exhaust noisy but in such a nice way ;) (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,076 miles

All rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration.

Exhaust noisy but in such a nice way ; (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame, at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame, at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

SIC

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,774 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,626 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 46,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,930 miles

Catalitic converter heat shield insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,930 miles

Catalitic converter heat shield insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,572 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,039 miles

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2010 31,039 miles

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

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,415 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,415 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,472 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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SG03 RUR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SG03 RUR, 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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SG03 RUR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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