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SJ03 ORG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,633 mi
Last recorded138,633 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 ORG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 138,633 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 138,626 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 131,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 118,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 107,305 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate damaged

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting main bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 107,305 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting main bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate damaged

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting main bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 101,113 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,105 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,554 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,427 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,120 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,448 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,279 miles

Rear tyre tread low at edges due to running under inflated

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,107 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,146 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,143 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SJ03 ORG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ03 ORG, 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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SJ03 ORG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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