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T686 TVM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT686 TVM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 112,361 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 112,289 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 112,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 105,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,362 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 92,180 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 92,178 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,039 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 61,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 54,237 miles

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

brake pads getting low.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,237 miles

brake pads getting low.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,696 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 46,619 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 36,151 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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T686 TVM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 T686 TVM, 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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T686 TVM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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