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TJO 246

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,970 mi
Last recorded163,970 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJO 246
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 163,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 162,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 157,213 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 155,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 152,009 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 147,030 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 141,961 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2021 141,765 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2020 136,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,693 miles

exhaust deteriorated

oil low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 119,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 114,456 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,867 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 85,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,156 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 74,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,014 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 67,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,666 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 53,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,813 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 42,367 miles

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

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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TJO 246 is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TJO 246, 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 TJO 246 registered?

TJO 246 is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is TJO 246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJO 246 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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