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SP03 UPR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 UPR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 86,148 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 86,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,621 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,428 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 82,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,345 miles

Repaired area covered with product

Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,184 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill, underbody general area has slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 52,661 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,176 miles

offside front chassis leg has been bent in an accident

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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SP03 UPR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP03 UPR, 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 SP03 UPR registered?

SP03 UPR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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