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UJ03 JOE

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJ03 JOE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,316 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f (cracks in bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f+n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r+n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis+underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 80,304 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded *as marked* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f (cracks in bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f+n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r+n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis+underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 77,260 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underneath corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 74,697 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 71,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 68,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 66,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 66,248 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,687 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 56,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,181 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,582 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 28,582 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,597 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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UJ03 JOE is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 62,957 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 UJ03 JOE, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UJ03 JOE registered?

UJ03 JOE is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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