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SK03 FTF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FTF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,202 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,013 miles

o/s/r slight binding

Pass 8 Aug 2023 95,676 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 95,663 miles

Brake insecure all backing plates corroded (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sills under sills and arches badly corrodedarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sills under sills and arches badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor badly corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 94,750 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded. Upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded, Upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 94,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded. Upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded, Upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,279 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central rear brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 93,279 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded and holed at rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded and holed at rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central rear brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,718 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,700 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Both lower sill covers present at time of test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 88,700 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and inner sill corroded and holed near rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Both lower sill covers present at time of test

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,400 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,240 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 82,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 79,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight cut to NSR tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 77,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine Oil Level Low

Nearside Rear 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight cut to NSR tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,225 miles

crack in o/s headlamp

Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

crack in o/s headlamp

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,295 miles

O/S rear tyre pressure low

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 74,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S rear tyre pressure low

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,897 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low

Fail 5 Jul 2012 71,891 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,964 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 66,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,398 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,667 miles

oil low

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s headlight patern getting poor

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,195 miles

oil low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,488 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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SK03 FTF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SK03 FTF, 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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SK03 FTF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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